As a bore owner or manager, you need specific consents before using explosives, and starting drilling, suspending, or abandoning a bore.
You must provide certain information to us and you must notify us when a notifiable accident or dangerous incident occurs. The Geothermal Energy Regulations 1961(external link)Â (the Regulations) set out the specific consents you need before:
- starting drilling, suspending, or abandoning
- a bore
- using explosives
- notifications.
 Apply for consent at least 30 days before any planned work consents by using the Details of Works Notice (DOWNs).
Consents and reports required by the Geothermal Energy Regulations 1961
Consents and reports required by the Geothermal Energy Regulations 1961 - Chinese
Consents and reports required by the Geothermal Energy Regulations 1961 - Korean
Details of works notice (DOWNs) form
Details of works notice (DOWNs) form - Chinese
Details of works notice (DOWNs) form - Korean
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