Registration of interest 2020 timeline

Stage 2
22 July 2020
Registration of Interest (RoI) - Close at 5 pm AEST.
- Submit the Registration of Interest application form by post to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment.
- It is suggested to Express Post or register your post the mail to track your mail.
- Late application forms will not be accepted.

Stage 3
August to September 2020
Registration of Interest (RoI) Evaluation period
- An Evaluation Panel reviews all RoI applications.

Stage 4
October 2020
Notification period
- If you are unsuccessful, RoI ends.
- If you are successful you can either:
- Withdraw your application, RoI ends, or
- Pay the total purchase price to the department within 30 days from the date you are notified. Followed by applying for a Water Access Licence.
Note: You will receive a water access licence formation pack and RoI ends.

Stage 5
November 2020 to January 2021
Water Access Licence application
- After paying the total purchase price, you will have an additional 30 days to submit the new Water access Licence application form to WaterNSW or NRAR.
- Once the licence is approved, you will receive instructions for how to submit the Certificate of Title application form.
Note: You will submit the work approval application separately. Consult with the Licencing Officer about this process.

Stage 6
February to July 2021
Certificate of Title application
- After the Water Access Licence is approved, you will have 6 months to apply for a Certificate of Title with the Lands Registry Services.
Note: Water will be credited to the accounts of licensed water users when the access licence is granted in accordance with section 85 (4) of the Water Management Act 2000.
Page link: https://www.industry.nsw.gov.au/water/allocations-availability/controlled/order-2020/registration-of-interest-2020-timeline