Experiences
Proven Positive Heritage Outcomes
Stradbroke and Bay Islands Part 6 Studies (QYAC)
Part 6 Cultural Heritage Studies over 10 areas within North Stradbroke, Moreton, Peel, Coochimudloe, Russell and Macleay Islands. Extensive geomorphic and environmental research on the formation of coastal dunes in the region. Consultation with local knowledge holders, DATSIP and Council.
Gold Coast Airport Interpretation
High resolution digital photography and 3D photogrammetry scans of key artefacts from previous excavation to create an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage video and materials for the Airport expansion installations and promotional material.
FRV Solar Farms
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage manager and technical advisor for solar projects. Tasks include managing FRVs legislative compliance, predictive archaeological modelling & risk analysis, CHMP and deed drafting and negotiation, and participation in surveys and archaeological test excavations.
Peet Palmview Residential
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage advisor for a proposed residential development. Tasks include negotiating Part 7 CHMP, ongoing negotiation with Aboriginal groups over impact mitigation, maintenance of Aboriginal site records, and supervision of on site cultural heritage works.
Abbotsford Bridge Rehabilitation Project
A Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) was prepared for TfNSW for the proposed rehabilitation works of this historic Murray River crossing in northwest Victoria. The CHMP is small but involved survey and subsurface test excavation with the First People of the Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation who are the registered Aboriginal party for the area. Finds include stone artefacts, shell midden, a hearth and glass artefacts which may be associated with the old punt crossing or Yelta Mission which is a few hundred metres downstream.
Cobaki Lakes
This ongoing project involved a desktop study, site inspections, extensive consultation with the Aboriginal community, an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment and an accompanying CHMP. Extensive archaeological excavations have been undertaken, much of which consisted of shell midden.
Arrunga Estate, Nimbin
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment including desktop review, site inspection with representatives of the Ngulingah LALC, archaeological excavations, ongoing management advice and preparation of an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit.
Drainage Pipe Replacement, Dareton
TfNSW is proposing to replace a stormwater drainage pipe on a property and Crown land in far western NSW adjacent to the ancestral bank of the Murray River. Archaeological survey identified and registered a freshwater shell midden which would be impacted by the works. In consultation with the RAPs, an Archaeological Methodology was prepared to support an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) application to allow for test excavation within and close to the shell midden to determine the nature and extent of subsurface archaeological deposit and provide the RAPs and TfNSW with management and mitigation options.
Queen’s Wharf
Cultural heritage advisor to Destination Brisbane Consortium (DBC). Tasks included consultation with the Aboriginal Parties for the area, technical advice, disturbance assessment, detailed management recommendations, and archaeological excavation supervision.
Logan Infrastructure Water Alliance Projects
Technical advisor to the Danggan Balun (Five Rivers) People for various projects with the Logan Water Infrastructure Alliance. Tasks included desktop assessment, archaeological survey, excavations and agreement negotiation.
Casino Freight Rail Terminal
A major excavation of a proposed inland infrastructure hub at Casino, NSW. The project included a three week excavation of a in situ archaeological deposit which was in a deep sand deposit. The project included consultation with the Casino Boolangle LALC and Githabul People.
Gold Coast Airport
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage technical advisor to large scale GCA development works. Works include managing legislative compliance, ongoing negotiation with Aboriginal groups and participation in surveys, clearances, and excavation at 33 archaeological test locations, much of which consisted of shell midden. Preparation of archaeological excavation reports and a Cultural Heritage Management Plan.
Pleistocene Modelling of Stradbroke and Moreton Islands - QYAC
To assist the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation to discharge their Native Title Obligations, Everick developed a geoarchaeological model to predict where Pleistocene Archaeological sites might occur on Stradbroke and Moreton Islands.
DTMR Warrego Highway
Cultural Heritage Field Assessment including Aboriginal heritage for proposed road widening and tree clearing. Disturbance analysis, archaeological modelling, risk assessment and advice on legislative compliance.
DTMR Curry to Cooroy Upgrade
Cultural Heritage Field Assessment, heritage register searches, review of ethnographic and historic sources, disturbance analysis, predictive modelling, GIS modelling, engagement with stakeholders and legislative advice, and production of a detailed archaeological testing program.
Western Link Transmission Line
Archaeological survey of a 100 km infrastructure corridor. Identification of culturally scared trees. Tasks included the implementation of a Part 7 CHMP, assessment report and developing ongoing management strategies, and providing advice on modern (non-cultural) attempts to imitate Aboriginal rock art.
BMA Technical Advisor (Bowen Basin)
Technical advisor to BMA on 15 mine sites and exploration leases. Tasks included CHMP compliance advice, archaeological surveys and internal management advice, internal systems and data management review, regional archaeological modelling and strategic advice.
Gladstone East End No. 5 Cement Mine
Aboriginal heritage assessment in support of an EIS and drafting / negotiation of a Part 7 Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP). Assessment in preparation for Cement Australia’s 90 ha mine extension. Project tasks included survey, leading negotiations with Aboriginal parties and their technical advisor, and drafting a CHMP under Part 7 of the ACHA.
Amex Providence Residential Development
Aboriginal heritage advisor for a proposed 800 ha residential development staged over 20 years. Tasks included negotiating approved Part 7 CHMP, ongoing negotiation with Aboriginal groups over impact mitigation, maintenance of Aboriginal site records, and supervision of on site cultural heritage works.
BHP Technical Advice (Bowen Basin)
Specialist advisor to BHP Billiton in preparation for a proposed 260 km infrastructure corridor and various mine sites. Provided advice on CHMP negotiations, archaeological modelling, risk assessment, advice on legislative compliance, and historic heritage assessment.