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RIGHTS IN WATER AND IRRIGATION (CONSTRUCTION AND ALTERATION OF WELLS) REGULATIONS 1963 - SCHEDULE 1

[Reg. 4]

Form 1 — Artesian Well

Western Australia

Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914 2

APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE UNDER SECTION 26D

Name, address and occupation of applicant

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Description, location and approximate height above sea level of proposed new well or of existing well proposed to be enlarged, deepened or altered or drawn upon

Description ........................................................
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Municipal District of the ..................................
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Lot, Location, or Lease No ................................
Approximate height above sea level...................
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* Nature of proposed work ............................

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Statement of the purposes for which it is proposed to utilise the water (Regulation 5 (1) (c))

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The several casings proposed to be used with the names of the makers, and whether of soft, wrought iron, or mild steel

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Particulars regarding depth and volume of flow from each artesian well within a radius of 10 miles from the site of the well

Depth .................................................................

Volume ..............................................................

Whether the water will be distributed by natural or artificial drains or by both

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Approximate estimate of the length of each drain, the total aggregate length of drains and their respective routes

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Period for which licence is required...............

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Remarks or further explanations ....................

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I/WE ..............................................., of .................................................................,
in the State of Western Australia, hereby apply for a licence under the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914 2 , for a new well (or to enlarge or deepen or alter or draw water from a now existing well on land situated at .................................,
in the Municipal District of the ..................................................., such land being
shown on accompanying plan marked “A” and shaded pink, and upon which land I/we desire to construct a new well (or to enlarge, or deepen, or alter or draw water from a now existing well) as described above.

Dated at ........................ this ............................. day of ................................ in
the year 19 ..........

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Signature of Applicant

Note. — Plans and specifications must accompany this application in accordance with Regulation No. 5.

Heading marked * should state whether the proposed work is for a new well or for enlarging, deepening, or altering or drawing water from a now existing well, or as the case may be.

Form No. 2 — Non-Artesian Well

Western Australia

[Reg. 4]

Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914 2

APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE UNDER SECTION 26D

Name, address and occupation of applicant

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Description, location and approximate height above sea level of proposed new well or of existing well proposed to be enlarged, deepened or altered or drawn upon

Description ........................................................
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Municipal District of the ...................................
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Lot, Location, or Lease No. ...............................
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Approximate height above sea level ..................
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* Nature of proposed work ............................

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Statement of the purposes for which it is proposed to utilise the water (Regulation 5 (1) (c))

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Period for which licence is required

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Remarks or further explanations . . .

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I/We ................................................, of ................................................................,
in the State of Western Australia, hereby apply for a licence under the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914 2 , for a new well (or to enlarge or deepen or alter or draw water from a now existing well on land situated at ..................................
in the Municipal District of the ..................................................., such land being
shown on accompanying plan marked “A” and shaded pink, and upon which land I/we desire to construct a new well (or to enlarge or deepen or alter or draw water from a now existing well) as described above.

Dated at ................................................ this ...............................................day
of ............................................. in the year of 19 ........

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Signature of Applicant

Note. — Plans and specifications must accompany this application in accordance with Regulation No. 5.

Heading marked * should state whether the proposed work is for a new well or for enlarging deepening, or altering or drawing water from a now existing well, or as the case may be.

Form 3

Water Agencies (Powers) Act 1984

[Reg. 6]

GROUNDWATER WELL LICENCE

Issued under section 26D of the Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914 2

Name
and
address
of
licensee


Description
of land
upon which
wells are
located


Location
of wells


Things that
may be
done
pursuant to
this licence


Licence
expiry


Purpose
for which
licence
is issued


This licence is subject to the following terms, limitations and conditions

Given under my hand this .............................. day of ............................................

................................................................................................. Authorised Officer

Form 4

[Reg. 9]

Western Australia

Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914 2

MONTHLY OR FINAL STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF ARTESIAN WELLS BEING CONSTRUCTED, ENLARGED, DEEPENED, OR ALTERED UNDER LICENCE

Name and address of licensee ........................

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Location of well, stating Municipal District and lot or location No.

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The several casings used, with the names of the makers and the weight per running foot of each size, and whether of soft wrought iron or of mild steel.

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Diameter and length of casings inserted, and whether whole or perforated.

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If perforated, the sizes and lengths, with the position of each perforated length in the bore.

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The depth reached in the well ........................

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The depth from the surface, with the thickness and character of each of the different beds of strata pierced.

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Particulars of water struck (if any), whether salt, brackish or fresh, and the depths from the surface at which each water-bearing bed was struck.

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Also, the height above ground level to which the water will rise in the casing.

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The approximate daily volume of the flow of artesian water from each artesian water-bearing bed tapped, and the final or total daily volume from the well on its completion. The day to consist of 24 hours.

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I, ..................................................... of ...................................................................

in the State of Western Australia, being the holder of a licence for the construction, enlargement, deepening, or alteration of an artesian well situated at ................................ in the Municipal District of the ............................. hereby

forward statement (for the month of) ............................ 19 ...... , in respect of the

abovementioned work.

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Signature of Licensee

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Date

To the Water and Rivers Commission

Note. — If work suspended, or fishing operations only carried on, state that fact.

The head driller of a bore may make out the monthly statements, also the final statements, but the correctness of any of such statements must be verified as far as practicable by the Licensee or his local representative and forwarded by him to the Water and Rivers Commission.

If work completed this statement must be marked FINAL.

Form 5

[Reg. 10]

Western Australia

Rights in Water and Irrigation Act 1914 2

FINAL STATEMENT IN RESPECT OF NON-ARTESIAN WELLS BEING CONSTRUCTED, ENLARGED, DEEPENED, OR ALTERED UNDER LICENCE

Name and address of licensee ........................

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Location of well, stating Municipal District and lot or location No.

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Diameter and length of casings inserted, and whether whole or perforated.

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If perforated, the sizes and lengths, with the position of each perforated length in the well.

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The depth reached in the well ........................

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The depth from the surface, with the thickness and character of each of the different beds of strata pierced.

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Particulars of water struck (if any), whether salt, brackish, or fresh, and the depths from the surface at which each water-bearing bed was struck.

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Also the height below ground level to which the water will rise in the casing.

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I, ..................................................... of ...................................................................
in the State of Western Australia, being the holder of a licence for the construction, enlargement, deepening, or alteration of a non-artesian well situated at .................................................................. in the Municipal District of
the ................................................ hereby forward the statement under regulation
No. 10 in respect of the abovementioned work.

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Signature of Licensee

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Date

To the Water and Rivers Commission.

Note. — If work suspended, or fishing operations only carried on, state that fact.

The head driller of a bore may make out the final statements, but the correctness of such statements must be verified as far as practicable by the Licensee or his local representative and forwarded by him to the Water and Rivers Commission.



(Reverse of Form 6)

Particulars of Strata

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OTHER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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TO the Director,
Geological Survey of Western Australia,
Mines Department 3 ,
66 Adelaide Terrace,
PERTH 6000

        [Schedule 1 amended in Gazette 6 July 1965 p.1993-5; 6 February 1969 p.452; 10 May 1974 p.1519; 5 July 1985 pp.2408-9; Erratum in Gazette 19 July 1985 p.2507; amended in Gazette 29 June 1988 p.2111; 12 May 1989 p.1445; 29 December 1995 p.6298.]



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