Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339:reg:372:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 372 (pt 11/62)
Character Range: 105706–114255

by a suitably qualified excavation director.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         3. Proposed works for the introduction of new or upgrading of existing services and infrastructure should be assessed with the view to minimising impacts on the archaeological potential of the place.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          4. If no current archaeological assessment exists for a particular area of the site, an archaeological assessment by a suitably qualified archaeologist should be carried out prior to the commencement of any works.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          5. Subsurface disturbance should be restricted where possible to reduce the impact on archaeological remains that may exist at the place.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         6. Where excavation and subsurface disturbance is unavoidable, those works should be planned to incorporate research objectives to acquire specific data related to research objectives and/or themes and incorporating visitor engagement as part of the works plan. An assessment of each proposed work should be prepared that takes into account the potential impacts, methods to minimise impacts and including investigations into alternatives.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          7. Suitable clauses should be included in all contractor and subcontractor contracts to ensure that on-site personnel are aware of their obligations and requirements in relation unforeseen archaeological discoveries, such as:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             In the event that relics are unintentionally uncovered during the works, work must cease in the area where the relics were found and the Harbour Trust immediately informed. The Harbour Trust will arrange for a suitably qualified archaeologist to inspect the site and undertake an assessment before determining the appropriate course of action.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        h.       Where works are proposed to be carried out in close proximity to known or probable archaeological artefacts that are able to be retained in situ, strategies should be put in place to ensure that construction work and/or heavy machinery do not disturb or damage those artefacts.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        i.         Artefacts collected and retained during any future works will need to be catalogued and then securely stored by the Harbour Trust after the completion of the archaeological program, preferably on site.
Policy 21                                                                    Investigation to increase knowledge of Australian history and/or to aid conservation work at the place should also be addressed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             1. Investigation of the place for research should be allowed to increase knowledge of Australian history and other aspects of the occupation and construction of the place. Such investigations should only be allowed following appropriate consultation and when guided by specific and scrutinised research goals and when there are adequate resources available to undertake, complete and publish results of the study and leave the place in a stable condition. Investigative works are not to impact the heritage values of the place.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. In the event of unforeseen discoveries of structures, relics or occupational remains during works being carried out for other purposes, work should cease until appropriate consultation has been conducted and advice