DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Notice of Intention to make a Water Extraction Licence Decision
Pursuant to section 71B of the Water Act
The Controller of Water Resources hereby gives notice that a
decision is to be made regarding an application for the grant of a
water extraction licence under Section 60 of the NT Water Act.
The application relates to the proposed maximum annual extraction
of 700ML from water bores RN008775, RN026341, RN030548,
RN033646, RN034341 & RN038879 for the beneficial use of
Aquaculture on Lots 4, 5, 11 & 12, Hundred of Strangways (1340,
1370, 1366, Stuart Highway & 39 Gunare Road, Bees Creek).
The source of the proposed extraction is the Wildman Siltstone
Formation Aquifer for which the average estimated sustainable yield
is 400ML/yr. No water extraction licences are currently issued for this
aquifer. The quantity of water taken from this aquifer in 2014 was
estimated to be 657ML.
Comments regarding this application should be made in writing by
COB 29 June 2015 to the Controller of Water Resources,
PO Box 496, Palmerston, NT 0831.
www.nt.gov.au/water