Application form
Use these documents to amend an existing flood work approval
Fees*
The department charges fees to cover the cost of assessing applications relating to flood work approvals. The application fee that applies depends on the type of application and whether advertising is required.
| Approval type | Lodgement fee | Additional fee (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|
| Amend an approval | $916.96 | $311.28 required for advertising $2,675.64 required for technical referral |
Download the flood works fees and charges fact sheet (PDF. 78KB)
Submit your application
Email your completed application form and any other documents it requires to waterlicensing.servicedesk@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
Include in your email:
- subject title: Amend Flood Works application—address
- short email applying for a flood works approval, including your contact details
- scanned PDF of your completed and signed application form.
Submit by email
Email your completed application form and any other documents it requires to waterlicensing.servicedesk@dpie.nsw.gov.au.
Paying for your application
After we have accepted your application form, an officer from the department will call you to finalise your payment. You can pay the application fee by credit card or direct deposit.
*Fees and assessment times
*To find more information about related fees and applications visit the Fees and application forms page.
See the Assessment timeframes. page to find out how long your application will take.
Contact us
For information about whether an exemption applies to your proposed activity, contact us at waterlicensing.servicedesk@dpie.nsw.gov.au
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