AHMS has extensive experience in undertaking a wide range of archaeological and heritage studies for the public and private sectors. Our experience ranges from large critical developments and Part 3A Major Projects to detailed site-specific studies for developments with sensitive heritage issues and heritage impact assessments to support a range of development and re-zoning approvals.
Recent key projects include:
| • | National Indigenous Development Centre, Redfern, NSW: Aboriginal and historical archaeological assessment, management planning, test excavation and salvage excavation for a Part 3A Major Project on behalf of the Australian Government – Indigenous Land Corporation (2007). |
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| • | Hume Highway Accelerated Duplication – Sturt Highway to Little Billabong, NSW: Historical heritage assessment for Part 3A Major Project Environmental Assessment on behalf of Manidis Roberts / Sinclair Knight Merz joint venture (2006-2007). |
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| • | Orange-Bloomfield Hospital, Orange, NSW: Aboriginal heritage impact assessment of proposed Part 3A Major Project re-development for NSW Government Architects Office (2006). |
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| • | Windsor Roman Catholic Cemetery, Windsor, NSW: Aboriginal and historical archaeological assessment, management planning and test excavation in advance of proposed Windsor Flood Evacuation Route development for NSW Roads & Traffic Authority (2006). |
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| • | Blighton, Pitt Town, NSW: Aboriginal and historical archaeological assessment, conservation management planning and test excavation for proposed residential subdivision on the Hawkesbury River for Johnson Property Group (2005 - 2006). |
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| • | Hunter Street, Newcastle West, NSW: Aboriginal and historical archaeological assessment, management planning and test excavation of a development site containing an historical cemetery and a large Aboriginal midden site on behalf of Hunter Land (2002 – 2005). |
The projects described above have provided us with a thorough understanding of the requirements for efficient archaeological investigation and effective management of cultural heritage during development planning and construction. They also demonstrate our capacity to successfully manage large archaeological programmes.