Minimum Construction Requirements
The Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores in Australia (Edition 4) is produced by the National Uniform Drillers Licencing Committee (NUDLC). It is the accepted authority in all states and territories for the minimum requirements on constructing, maintaining, rehabilitating and decommissioning water bores in Australia.
It is used extensively by regulators and the drilling industry and provides a consistent standard reference across Australia for the licensing of bores and drillers.
The requirements focus on protecting groundwater resources from contamination, deterioration and uncontrolled flow associated with poorly constructed bores and on the construction of bores to provide a clean water supply.
Consumers
If you are an individual or company having a water bore drilled, it is compulsory to obtain a water bore permit, or bore construction license, in every state and territory of Australia.
It is the responsibility of all parties (including the land owner and the driller) to understand and comply with the regulations in their particular state or territory.
Contact your local groundwater authority for further information.