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PYRMONT NSW 2009
Hunter Region
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MAYFIELD WEST NSW 2304
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BATHURST NSW 2795
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To view the breadth of our services, please search our projects via the map below. You can search by type of project or location (LGA).
Location marks on the map are approximate. Projects involving Aboriginal archaeology and Aboriginal cultural heritage are not included in this map for cultural sensitivity reasons, but we have listed some of the Local Aboriginal Land Councils we have worked in.
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When you partner with Artefact, you’ll receive timely and accurate advice on how to integrate archaeology, heritage and environmental considerations into your project plans.
Artefact includes specialists across key fields of archaeology, heritage, environment, interpretation, architecture and history. More importantly, with 50 staff we can assemble a skilled in-house team targeted to your specific requirements.
HISTORICAL HERITAGE
As highly experienced project leaders, Artefact has been lead consultant on many major projects. Our planning and management systems ensure that projects are completed in a timely, professional manner, working in partnership with our clients.
Since 2010 Artefact is proud to have worked on a diverse range of large and small-scale infrastructure and development projects.
During this time we have built-up extensive experience in a variety of sectors including rail, roads, power and renewables, health, greenfields development and urban renewal.
Some of the more well-known projects we've been involved with include: Central Station Metro; Parramatta Light Rail; Sydney Metro City & Southwest; Wickham Transport Interchange; Northern Beaches Hospital; St Vincent’s Private Hospital; Concord Forensic Mental Health Unit; Sydney Harbour Bridge; The Northern Road Stages 1 & 2; Berry to Bomaderry Upgrade (Princes Highway); West Wyalong Solar Farm; and Wind Farm and Transmission Line projects in the Pilbara and Western NSW.
With almost 50 staff, and offices in Sydney and Newcastle, we can assemble a skilled in-house team targeted to your specific requirements.
For a personal response to your heritage and environment needs, please ask how we can tailor an integrated solution to suit your plans, your timeline and your budget.
Artefact have worked on almost all major rail infrastructure developments in NSW over the past decade.
Our proudest achievement is our team. We value their skills and talents, and we trust that you will too.
At Artefact we recruit staff who are passionate about the past, skilled in their disciplines and professional in their approach. We all understand the need to balance our rich local heritage with plans that shape the State’s future. These attributes contribute to a great team culture internally – and to exceptional advice and service for you. We support each other to make sure that our clients come first, which is why we have an industry-wide reputation for being responsive, innovative and authoritative.
SANDRA WALLACE, MANAGING DIRECTOR
Artefact was established in 2010 by Dr Sandra Wallace, who remains the company’s Managing Director.
What ever your heritage project we are here to assist.
Country or city, desktop or fieldwork, we’ve covered most of New South Wales and ACT.
Our advice and services are customised to offer the best guidance on how you can proceed, whatever your project type.
We consult right across the scale from neighbourhood architectural practices to multinational developers. But don't take our word for it! Check out our testimonials from our clients.
Artefact was engaged by WSP Australia to provide heritage advice for minor excavations and drainage works on the grounds of the All Saints Anglican Church in Parramatta.
Due to the nature of the site as a local heritage listed item, our expertise was sought to evaluate the proposed works and assist in ensuring the integrity of the Church and the surrounding area.
We assessed the Church, as well as the historical context and potential Aboriginal significance placed upon the land. Our assessment anticipated no physical impacts to the Church during the works.
Historical archaeological assessment did identify the site as having high potential for archaeological remains, for which Artefact provided Archaeologists on call in the event of finds during excavation.
Image courtesy of All Saints Anglican Church.
Artefact’s specialist Heritage Consultants attended the site to review construction works and evaluated the grounds and building. We also developed a detailed history of the Church which provided a valuable context for our assessments.
This analysis gave insight into 228 years of colonial history with the grounds of the church used for farming prior to the land being donated to the local parish.
Construction of the church building began in the mid-1800s. The land and greater region of Parramatta are also known to be at the centre of traditional Darug Country and was investigated for Aboriginal significance by Artefact’s Aboriginal Heritage Team.
Our research of the area revealed a high potential for colonial finds such as early construction materials, farming tools and remains of previous buildings.
With this knowledge Artefact’s team remained on call while the works were carried out.
The new drainage works were successfully carried out by Fulton Hogan with the notable discovery of a remnant iron door scraper which was assessed by our archaeologist and left in-situ following completion of the works.
“Artefact’s Aboriginal and Historical assessments, and recommended risk mitigating measures, gave the construction team and consent authorities knowledge and confidence that major impacts from the works were unlikely. When interesting historical relics were uncovered, Artefact was in place to record and evaluate the items, avoiding unnecessary project disruption.
Scott MacArthur, Principal - Built Environment
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