Form PS003 - Application for a New Licence – Seasonal Tour Operator

Form PS003 - Seasonal tour operator licensing

Commercial Use Only

This application should be used to apply for a licence to operate a commercial business or activity on land or storage owned or managed by Goulburn Murray Water (GMW). 

GMW will not provide a commercial licence for a commercial business without assessing a completed application and all required information. Commercial licences are issued pursuant to the Water Act 1989, Section 132 or under Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978, Section 17B and Regulations.

Fees

Refer to a list of applicable application fees for Property Services – Recreation and Land Management Miscellaneous Fees in the Pricing and Schedule of Charges (opens in a new window):

  • PS003 – Application for a new Licence (Seasonal Tour Operator)
  • Further costs may be incurred if GMW are required to review additional information or undertake further technical assessment.
    • Professional and Technical Services – Review of additional information;
    • Priority requests for information – (less than 6-8 weeks processing);
    • Site assessment and supervision fee for construction of approved works;
    • Works Refundable Security Deposit
  • Company search fee (or attach a Company Extract not older than 3 months)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS APPLICATION ONLY RELATES TO COMMERCIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES ON GMW LAND. DO NOT USE THIS FORM WHEN MAKING APPLICATIONS FOR WATER USE AND ENTITLEMENTS. 

Please allow a minimum of 6-8 weeks from receipt of completed application and fees for processing.

Please note, if your application is approved, you will need to pay an Annual Licence Fee.

Applicant or Lodging Party details

Please note that all communication related to this form will be directed to the Applicant or Lodging Party.

The Applicant is the person who is submitting the application to GMW, they are the main contact for that form submission and are responsible for the information being submitted and the coordination of e-signatures and payment of the application fee.

The Applicant may be a lodging party/ solicitor/ conveyancer/ water broker but can also be a new or existing customer submitting their own application form as  the seller/buyer or licensee.

If the property transferring includes a general place of take and/or extraction share, this will be included on the application form

Every application requires an “applicant”.

This email address will receive all automated correspondence in relation to this form submission.

Postal address
Applicant(s)

If you need to capture the details of more than 6 people, please contact GMW to request an offline form.

Applying as a Company

Please note when applying as a company:

  • You must provide the details of those persons duly authorised to sign on behalf of the company in accordance with section 127(1) of the Corporations Act 2001; two directors, alternatively one director and one secretary, unless there is a sole director and secretary of the company.
  • A current (less than 12 months old) copy of an ASIC Company Search listing all directors and/or office bearers must be provided.

You can obtain a Company Extract by:

You must provide the details of those persons duly authorised to sign on behalf of the company.

Applicant 1
Type This is a required field.
Type This is a required field.
Applicant (or Lodging Party) is Applicant 1 This is a required field.
Applicant (or Lodging Party) is Applicant 1 This is a required field.
Company details

Please see notes above on applying as a company.

Company Extract This is a required field.
Company Extract This is a required field.
Contact details
Postal address
Applicant 2
Type This is a required field.
Type This is a required field.
Company details

Please see notes above on applying as a company.

Company Extract This is a required field.
Company Extract This is a required field.
Contact details
Postal address is the same as 1? This is a required field.
Postal address is the same as 1? This is a required field.
Postal address
Applicant 3
Type This is a required field.
Type This is a required field.
Company details

Please see notes above on applying as a company.

Company Extract This is a required field.
Company Extract This is a required field.
Contact details
Postal address is the same as 2? This is a required field.
Postal address is the same as 2? This is a required field.
Postal address
Applicant 4
Type This is a required field.
Type This is a required field.
Company details

Please see notes above on applying as a company.

Company Extract This is a required field.
Company Extract This is a required field.
Contact details
Postal address is the same as 3?
Postal address is the same as 3?
Postal address
Applicant 5
Type This is a required field.
Type This is a required field.
Company details

Please see notes above on applying as a company.

Company Extract This is a required field.
Company Extract This is a required field.
Contact details
Postal address is the same as 4? This is a required field.
Postal address is the same as 4? This is a required field.
Postal address
Applicant 6
Type This is a required field.
Type This is a required field.
Company details

Please see notes above on applying as a company.

Company Extract This is a required field.
Company Extract This is a required field.
Contact details
Postal address is the same as 5? This is a required field.
Postal address is the same as 5? This is a required field.
Postal address
Application details
Storage or Waterway for the Proposed Commercial Activity This is a required field.
Storage or Waterway for the Proposed Commercial Activity This is a required field.

Please identify the intended location of the proposed business or commercial activity, including property references or identifying landmarks.

Attach site plan showing the proposed location and operating area.

Proposed commercial business details

Please summarise the type/business or commercial activity you will be undertaking on the site.

Operate in Leased Area This is a required field.

Do you intend operating from within a leased area?

Operate in Leased Area This is a required field.

A Business Case or plan and 5 year Business Plan, including evidence of appropriate project management measures to be implemented, including Safe Work Method, Job Safety Analysis, OHS Policy and Procedure, environmental controls and evidence of appropriate training and certification of mobile plant operators, any relevant licences or permits etc.

Please provide three business references as evidence of capability to operate a business.

Please provide two testimonials or evidence of financial solvency.

Evidence of public liability insurance for no less than $20 million. The policy must note Goulburn-Murray Water as an Interested Party and be extended to cover the licensed area.

A risk assessment which is site specific to the proposed location to ensure the specified site is free of hazards, does not impact other users (i.e. clash with houseboats, tour operators, impact GMW access to its operational plant).

Evidence that operating staff have appropriate training and hold the appropriate qualifications, licences, etc. (if applicable).

Please provide a proposed emergency management plan.

Please provide approval from other statutory authorities, as applicable (Local Government, Transport Safety Victoria, NSW Roads & Maritime etc.).

Description of the proposed associated works or infrastructure

Please list all existing infrastructure, which will need to be located or installed on GMW land/water to operate the business –site office, ticket box, equipment storage, etc.

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment

Each application for works lodged with GMW is required to be assessed to determine if the application requires a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2007. A CHMP is a written report prepared by a Heritage Advisor which contains the results of an assessment of the potential impact of a proposed activity or works on Aboriginal cultural heritage.

A CHMP is required for an activity if:

  • all or part of the activity is in an area of cultural heritage sensitivity. A waterway or land within 200m of a waterway may be considered an area of cultural heritage sensitivity; and
  • all or part of the activity is a high impact activity.

If the proposed activity is not an exempt activity then an applicant must provide clear documented proof that they meet the exemptions from the requirement to prepare a CHMP, as specified in the Act and Regulations.

A CHMP may be required prior to commencing any works.

In circumstances where a CHMP is required, GMW cannot grant an application without an approved CHMP. Therefore, it is important an applicant is aware of their obligations under the Act and its Regulations.

A CHMP may NOT be required for an activity if:

  • The site is not in an area of Cultural Heritage Sensitivity:

Check if the site of your works is subject to a CHMP - Cultural Heritage Sensitivity map (opens in a new window)

  • Site has been subject to significant ground disturbance:

Evidence must be provided why the site is already subject to significant ground disturbance. Significant ground disturbance means disturbance of:

(a) the topsoil or surface rock layer of the ground; or

(b) a waterway— by machinery in the course of grading, excavating, digging, dredging or deep ripping, but does not include ploughing other than deep ripping.

  • Works are Minor Works:

(a) fences or freestanding walls;

(b) temporary seating structures, stages or platforms.

  • Demolition or Removal of Works:

The demolition or removal of a building is an exempt activity.

You can access the Aboriginal Heritage Planning Tool on the Victorian government website (opens in a new window) and print a receipt of your results for inclusion in your application. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact the Licensing Unit for assistance.

Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) This is a required field.

Will you be attaching a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP)?

Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) This is a required field.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Declaration This is a required field.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Declaration This is a required field.
Applicant or Lodging Party declarations
Declaration 1 This is a required field.
Declaration 1 This is a required field.
Declaration 2 This is a required field.
Declaration 2 This is a required field.
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e.g. Director

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Please ensure that the information provided in this form is correct as it cannot be modified after it is submitted.

If needed, you are able to save a draft and come back to the form via a link that will be emailed to you.

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Protecting your privacy

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) protects your privacy by collecting and handling your personal information in accordance with the requirements of the Privacy & Data Protection Act 2014. Your personal information is collected on this form and will be used for the purpose of administering this application, updating our records and updating the Victorian Water Register (if applicable). Information collected is usually disclosed to staff involved in processing your application, contractors, connection staff, other relevant GMW staff and government departments. Failure to provide the information sought may result in processing delays or non acceptance of your application. It may also limit our ability to be able to provide various programs or services. You may gain access to and correct your personal information. For further information please refer to our Privacy Policy at www.gmwater.com.au or call 1800 013 357 to obtain a copy of this policy.