Geomorphology

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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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PROVEN EXPERIENCE

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.

EXPERTS IN RAIL PROJECTS

Artefact have worked on almost all major rail infrastructure developments in NSW over the past decade.

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MEET THE TEAM

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.

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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.

WHERE WE WORK

Our focus is across New South Wales and ACT.

WORLD-LEADING EXPERTISE

Having an understanding of the topographic features and landform evolution of a site can be a valuable addition to a project, particularly where greenfield development might occur.

When you work with us you’ll have access to world-leading expert Tony Barham – Artefact’s in-house Geomorphologist.

Our offer

Our Geomorphology and Geoarchaeology specialists work closely with the broader Artefact teams providing a range of services. This is particularly important when it comes to Aboriginal Archaeology work and Cultural landscape mapping with Aboriginal communities.

Specifics include:

Landform interpretation during archaeological survey and excavation to identify contexts and places with archaeological potential, high significance or community narrative values.
Deposit modelling using geotechnical data to assess subsurface development impacts.
On-site archaeological recording to archive site formation and past habitats.
Narrative summaries of the geomorphology of a site, for stakeholders and public display.
Detailed scientific investigations, including dating, placing Heritage sites in the settings that existed in the past, and as evidence of past climates and ecologies.
Using archaeological site stratigraphy to guide wetland restoration and re-wild habitats in development planning.

In addition, Tony plays a key role in mentoring and up-skilling Artefact team members.

Expertise

Geomorphology at Artefact is headed-up by Tony Barham. Tony has over 30 years’ experience working across archaeological excavations, heritage mitigation and impact assessments. He is a specialist in geoarchaeology and landscape heritage interpretation. Before joining Artefact, Tony was a researcher and University lecturer in geoarchaeology in Europe and Australia. He was also worked on major international infrastructure projects as a scientific archaeological heritage consultant.

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