Bore Construction Requirements
Water bores are the most common means of tapping groundwater resources. The siting, design, materials and construction method used in a bore all influence the quantity and quality of water obtained. Bores must be constructed to an acceptable standard using appropriate materials in order for groundwater access to be achieved efficiently, cost effectively and reliably without danger to the resource from pollution or overuse. In order to underpin the skills levels on which the three classes of drilling licences are based, it is essential that there is a common reference standard for bore construction and that this standard be clearly defined and accepted by the drilling industry and water licensing agencies throughout Australia.
A downloadable version of the Minimum Construction Requirements for Water Bores in Australia (Edition 2 - revised September 2003) (external link) prepared by the National Minimum Bore Specifications Committee has been made available on the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) website. The purpose of this document is to provide a technical basis for, and description of, the minimum requirements for constructing water bores in Australia. It both complements and underpins the national drillers licensing system by providing a requirement for constructing bores that is consistent across Australia.
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This document was last reviewed on 18/08/2009