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Links to various websites with information on water that may helpful in property management planning.
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Dam Safety EmergenciesExcept in the case of life threatening dam emergencies, the Dam Safety Hotline is the first point of contact in relation to dam safety matters. This contact is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dam Safety Hotline 1800 316 377
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GroundwaterTasmania's groundwater resource is not evenly distributed across the state. Approximately 12,000 bores and wells tap this resource for irrigation, mining, town water and stock use.
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Water for Profit ProgramFunded by the Tasmanian Government, the Water for Profit Program was designed to ensure farmers are equipped with the right skills and information to increase profits and sustainability from their investment in water. The project concluded in 2018.
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Water Management Regions in TasmaniaTasmania is divided into eight water management regions, with major offices in New Town and Prospect. Each region is supported by a Regional Water Management Officer (RWMO) who can provide advice on farm dams and general water-related issues.
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Wells and Bores in TasmaniaA licence is not required to take water from a well unless specified by a Water Management Plan or unless the well is situated in an area of land declared as a Groundwater Area by the Minister.