The attached letter outlines key initiatives within the portfolios of environment and water in the 2012-2013 WA State Budget. The letter has been provided by the Hon. Bill marmion MLA. Note in particular the details on the groundwater replenishment scheme. Minister for Environment Water 2012-13 State Budget […]
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A modified approach to licensing requirements for monitoring wells (bores) will reduce administrative red tape, lower costs and support industry and development in Western Australia. Under existing legislation, the construction and/or alteration of all monitoring wells must be licensed, however, the legislation also allows for the Governor to make an exemption from the licensing requirements. […]
The third edition of Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores in Australiahas been developed by the National Uniform Drillers Licensing Committee. This book outlines the minimum requirements for 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 […]
Once a mineral resource has been identified considerations turn to technical constraints, economic feasibility and environmental and regulatory approvals to advance the project. Extractive industries often encounter groundwater as one of the significant issues that need to be addressed due to technical, environmental and regulatory reasons. Over the last 10 years there has been a […]
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