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One of the three recorded sites comprises an artefact, with the remaining two comprising ‘potential archaeological deposits’ (PADs): The first potential deposit (Wynyard Walk PAD) is located between NW1: King Street (B: Margaret Street to Erskine Street) and R4: Clarence Street (D: Margaret Street to Erskine Street) The second potential deposit (Broadway Picture Theatre PAD) is located near S5: Broadway (B: Mountain Street to Wattle Street) The artefact (named George Street) is located near to S1: Sussex Street (F: Liverpool Street to Eager Lane). All three items are located outside the proposal footprint however they are centred on buildings that front the proposal footprint. Any potential Aboriginal heritage impacts (from unexpected Aboriginal heritage item finds) would occur during construction most likely as a result of the proposed ground excavation work associated with undertaking proposed utility adjustments, drainage modifications, road furniture relocation, and general signage, traffic signal and lighting pole relocations. Table 3-3 to Table 3-7 and Table 3-14 describe the location where these activities are planned to take place within the proposal footprint Whilst this work would take place within and adjacent to the above recorded three Aboriginal heritage items, the 180 year development history of the area and the associated degree of disturbance would mean the likelihood of encountering or discovering any Aboriginal objects, deposits, artefacts or places would be low to negligible. This is further reinforced by the concentrated disturbance associated with highdensity land division, subdivision and development that has occurred; including widespread subsurface development in the area to construct utilities, basements, road infrastructure, tunnels and sub-surface railway lines and roads. This constitutes ‘extensive land disturbance’ as described by the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) in its Due Diligence Code of Practice for the Protection of Aboriginal Objects in NSW, 2010. As such, proposal is unlikely to: Harm Aboriginal objects or places Encounter known Aboriginal objects or places, due to their absence from the proposal footprint and its environs Impact on any landscape features that indicate the presence of Aboriginal objects. The above conclusion is sufficient to address the stage-one PACHCI procedure therefore removing the requirement to complete any subsequent stage, including consultation (refer to section 5.3). 6.11.3 Potential impacts The lack of evidence removes all but the remotest potential to impact on any currently undiscovered Aboriginal heritage deposits in the study area. If alternative construction compounds/laydown areas are required then the potential risks could be greater. If such a requirement is needed the impacts would be reassessed in accordance with the PACHCI process and in consultation with Environment Branch, Roads and Maritime (Sydney Region). Sydney City Centre Capacity Improvement 393 Review of Environmental Factors

6.11.4 Safeguards and management measures Table 6-60 lists the Aboriginal heritage safeguards and management measures that would be implemented to address the potential impacts identified in section 6.11.3. Table 6-60 Aboriginal heritage safeguards and management measures Impact Environmental safeguard Responsibility Timing Unexpected Aboriginal heritage discovery across the proposal footprint All works would be stopped within 10 metres of an unexpected find discovery and subsequently implement the provisions of the Standard Management Procedure: Unexpected Archaeological Finds (Roads and Maritime, 2012). This would include: Construction contractor Construction Onsite specialist supervision to inform the Roads and Maritime Heritage Officer/Environment Officer Recording the location and context of any historic heritage. Unexpected Aboriginal heritage discovery across the proposal footprint An Aboriginal heritage impact permit (AHIP) would be obtained prior to restarting works in the event of discovering an unexpected find: Have a qualified heritage specialist prepare a cultural heritage application report (CHAR) that would support an application for the permit Roads and Maritime Construction Consult with the local Aboriginal land council in preparing the CHAR Obtain the permit from the Heritage Council of NSW. This application would be accompanied by a prepared by a heritage specialist. Additional ancillary facilities (including stockpile site, construction compounds and laydown areas) Following consultation Environment Branch, Roads and Maritime (Sydney Region) would carry out stage 1 of the PACHCI process in the event that the detailed design identifies the requirement for any modification to the proposal, including the requirement to establish alternative construction compounds/laydown areas. Roads and Maritime Detailed design Sydney City Centre Capacity Improvement 394 Review of Environmental Factors

6.11.4 Safeguards and management measures<br />

Table 6-60 lists the Aboriginal heritage safeguards and management measures that<br />

would be implemented to address the potential impacts identified in section 6.11.3.<br />

Table 6-60<br />

Aboriginal heritage safeguards and management measures<br />

Impact Environmental safeguard Responsibility Timing<br />

Unexpected<br />

Aboriginal<br />

heritage<br />

discovery<br />

across the<br />

proposal<br />

footprint<br />

All works would be stopped within<br />

10 metres <strong>of</strong> an unexpected find<br />

discovery and subsequently<br />

implement the provisions <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Standard Management Procedure:<br />

Unexpected Archaeological Finds<br />

(Roads and Maritime, 2012). This<br />

would include:<br />

Construction<br />

contractor<br />

Construction<br />

<br />

Onsite specialist supervision to<br />

inform the Roads and Maritime<br />

Heritage Officer/Environment<br />

Officer<br />

<br />

Recording the location and<br />

context <strong>of</strong> any historic heritage.<br />

Unexpected<br />

Aboriginal<br />

heritage<br />

discovery<br />

across the<br />

proposal<br />

footprint<br />

An Aboriginal heritage impact<br />

permit (AHIP) would be obtained<br />

prior to restarting works in the<br />

event <strong>of</strong> discovering an<br />

unexpected find:<br />

<br />

Have a qualified heritage<br />

specialist prepare a cultural<br />

heritage application report<br />

(CHAR) that would support an<br />

application for the permit<br />

Roads and<br />

Maritime<br />

Construction<br />

<br />

Consult with the local<br />

Aboriginal land council in<br />

preparing the CHAR<br />

<br />

Obtain the permit from the<br />

Heritage Council <strong>of</strong> NSW. This<br />

application would be<br />

accompanied by a prepared<br />

by a heritage specialist.<br />

Additional<br />

ancillary<br />

facilities<br />

(including<br />

stockpile site,<br />

construction<br />

compounds and<br />

laydown areas)<br />

Following consultation<br />

Environment Branch, Roads and<br />

Maritime (Sydney Region) would<br />

carry out stage 1 <strong>of</strong> the PACHCI<br />

process in the event that the<br />

detailed design identifies the<br />

requirement for any modification<br />

to the proposal, including the<br />

requirement to establish<br />

alternative construction<br />

compounds/laydown areas.<br />

Roads and<br />

Maritime<br />

Detailed<br />

design<br />

Sydney City Centre Capa<strong>city</strong> Improvement 394<br />

Review <strong>of</strong> Environmental Factors

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