Boggabri Coal
Part 3A
Cultural Heritage
Management Plan (CHMP)
December, 2013
Boggabri Coal Pty Limited
BOGGABRI COAL PTY LIMITED
ABN 77 122 087 398
386 Leard Forest Road
Boggabri NSW 2382
PO Box 12
Boggabri NSW 2382
Australia
Telephone +61 2 6743 4775
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Revision Date
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2012
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2012
31st October
2012
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2013
19th December
2013
Indigenous
prepared by
A Besant
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A Besant
A Besant
A Besant
Historic prepared
by
C. Carter
C. Carter
C Carter
A Besant
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B Bird
B Bird
B Bird
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C Dingle
Approved by
J Green
J Green
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J Green
C Dingle
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Boggabri Coal
Environment
Superintendant
Division of Resources and
Energy
Regional Environmental
Officer
Department of Primary
Industries
Downer EDI Mining
Senior Planner
Lovton Coal
Project Manager
NSW Department of
Planning and Infrastructure
Senior Planner Mining and
Industry Projects
Project Manager
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Note this document is subject to periodic review and may contain amendments.
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Table of Contents
List of Figures ............................................................................................................................................. iv List of Tables............................................................................................................................................... iv List of Appendices...................................................................................................................................... iv Glossary ....................................................................................................................................................... v 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2. 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 The ASCF
The Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy
14 15 Roles and Responsibilities
Standard Site Management
4.2.1 Standard Work Practices
4.2.2 Site Inductions
4.2.3 Construction Clearing Checklist
4.2.4 Work Area Pack – Environmental Checklist
Discovery of an Unknown Object
Discovery of Possible Human Remains
Damage to a Known Aboriginal Site
Aboriginal Sites In-Situ Conservation
4.6.1 Fencing
4.6.2 Management of Environmental Impacts
4.6.3 Aboriginal Community Access to Cultural Sites
16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 24 24 24 Staged Archaeological Salvage Program ....................................................................................... 25 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 6. 7 7 9 9 BPCL Site Management .................................................................................................................... 16 4.1 4.2 5. CHMP Development Process
CHMP Preparation
CHMP Review
Known Archaeological Resource
Ongoing Consultation ....................................................................................................................... 14 3.1 3.2 4. 1 2 3 3 CHMP Preparation and Review .......................................................................................................... 7 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3. Background
Aims and Objectives of this CHMP
Area Covered by this Management Plan
Engagement of Registered Aboriginal Parties
Stage 1 Salvage Program
5.1.1 Stage 1 Rail Loop and Rail Spur Line
5.1.2 Infrastructure
5.1.3 Pit Progression
5.1.4 Stage 2 CHMP Salvage and Management – Continued Pit Expansion and Ongoing
Operations.
Methodology for the Salvage of Aboriginal Objects
5.2.1 Interpretative Context
5.2.2 Step 1 Surface Collection
5.2.3 Step 2 Sub-Surface Potential
5.2.4 Step 3 Test Excavation
5.2.5 Step 4 Excavation
5.2.6 Step 5 Grader Scrapes
5.2.7 Artefact Management
5.2.8 Step 6 Salvage Conclusion
5.2.9 Reporting
Artefact Curation
5.3.1 Treatment of Retrieved Materials
5.3.2 Analysis of Stone Artefactual Material
5.3.3 Scarred Tree Salvage and Curation
Artefact Register
Keeping Place / Potential Cultural Centre
25 25 29 31 36 38 38 38 39 39 40 40 41 41 41 43 43 43 44 44 44 Historic Cultural Heritage Plan of Management ............................................................................. 47 Boggabri Coal
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6.1 6.2 6.3 Historic Cultural Heritage Items
General Management
6.2.1 Heritage Structure Maintenance Principles
Heritage Structure Recording
6.3.1 Daisymede 1, 2 & 3
6.3.2 Heathcliffe
6.3.3 Harvesters 1& 2
6.3.4 The Rock Inn & Cemetery
6.3.5 Other Heritage Assets on BPCL Property
6.3.6 Unidentified Heritage Items
47 50 50 51 51 52 53 53 53 54 7. Contact Details ................................................................................................................................... 55 8. Monitoring .......................................................................................................................................... 56 8.1 9. Monitoring
8.1.1 Aboriginal Heritage
8.1.2 Historical Sites
56 56 56 Auditing .............................................................................................................................................. 57 10. Reporting ............................................................................................................................................ 57 10.1 10.2 10.3 Salvage Report
Annual
Incident Reporting
57 58 58 11. Management Safeguards - Construction ........................................................................................ 59 11.1 11.2 Project CEMP
Contract Specific CEMPs
59 59 12. Management Safeguards - Operations ............................................................................................60 13. Incident and Complaint Management .............................................................................................. 60 13.1 13.2 Incident Management
Complaint Management
60 61 14. Corrective and Preventative Actions ............................................................................................... 62 14.1 14.2 Non-Compliance and Corrective Actions
Preventative Actions
62 62 15. Outcomes ........................................................................................................................................... 63 15.1 15.2 15.3 15.4 15.5 Policies
Protocols
Procedures
15.3.1 Responsibilities of stakeholders
15.3.2 BCPL responsibilities
Mitigation Measures
Summary
63 63 63 63 63 64 64 16. References.......................................................................................................................................... 66 Appendix A Conditions of Consent 55, 56 & 57 Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy,
Heritage Management Plan & Salvage Program............................................................................. 67 Appendix B Relevant Legislation........................................................................................................... 70 Appendix C CHMP Meeting Attendance Sheet & RAPs Comments on the CHMP ........................... 76 Appendix D Site Identification AHIMS Register & Site Contents .....................................................100 Appendix E Current AHIP 1131456 & Extract from the Supporting ACHAR ...................................113 Appendix F Construction Clearing Checklist .....................................................................................130 Appendix G Work Area Pack – Environmental Checklist ..................................................................132 Appendix H Draft Archaeological Clearance Sign Off Form .............................................................136 Boggabri Coal
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 5 6 12 13 The Area of the CHMP that Includes the Project Boundary and BPCL Owned Land
Project Area
BCPL AHIMS Sites in Project Boundary and Adjacent BCPL Land
Modification 3 and AHIP #1131456 (20-4-0293) Salvage Areas.
Sites within the Rail Loop and Infrastructure Area. Sites Marked Red (Besant 2010)
and Orange (Hamm 2005) are to be Salvaged. Yellow and purple will not be Impacted
by this Project.
Figure 6 Sites within the Rail Spur Corridor – Red Sites to be Salvaged and Yellow (scarred
trees in the TSR) will not be Impacted by this Project
Figure 7 Pit Progression Timing and AHIP 1131456
Figure 8a Revised Pit Progression Layout.
Figure 8b Pit Progression
Sites in the Pit Development Area. Red to be salvaged, Yellow Conserved and
Figure 9 Orange Previously Salvaged
Figure 10 Site Mitigation by Salvage Flow Chart
Figure 11 Location of Proposed Mt Deh Keeping Place
Figure 12 Distribution of Heritage Sites in or near the Project Area*
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37 42 46 49 List of Tables
Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 11 Management of Sites Remaining Extant on BCPL Land (Figure 3)
Aboriginal Sites to be Conserved During the Course of the Project – Grouped by
Location.
Sites that will be Impacted Stage 1 Works – Rail Spur and Loop
Stage 1 Infrastructure Mitigation Measures
Sites to be Salvaged Stage 2 Pit Expansion
Heritage Items of Moderate or High Significance
Heritage Items of Low Local Significance
Site Contacts
Environmental Incident and Emergency Contacts
Statement of Commitments (as per EA) – Actions and Outcomes
22 26 30 36 48 48 55 55 65 List of Appendices
Appendix A Conditions of Consent 55, 56 & 57 Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy, Heritage
Management Plan & Salvage Program Appendix B Relevant Legislation Appendix C CHMP Meeting Attendance Sheet & RAPs Comments on the CHMP Appendix D Site Identification AHIMS Register & Site Contents Appendix E Current AHIP 1131456 & Extract from the Supporting ACHAR Appendix F Construction Clearing Checklist Appendix G Work Area Pack - Environmental Checklist Appendix H Archaeological Clearance Sign Off Form Appendix I
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Glossary
Glossary
AHIP
Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit
BCEP
Boggabri Coal Expansion Project
BCPL
Boggabri Coal Pty Limited
BNC Conservation
Area
Brigalow and Nandewar Community Conservation Area
BNC Act
Brigalow and Nandewar Community Conservation Area Act, 2005
BoA
Biodiversity Offset Area
CEMP
Construction Environmental Management Plan
CHMP
Cultural Heritage Management Plan
CoA
Conditions of Approval
Cwlth
Commonwealth
DoPI
Department of Planning and Infrastructure
DRE
Division of Resources and Energy
EA
Environmental Assessment
EMPs
Environmental Management Plans
EMS
Environmental Management System
EPA
NSW Environmental Protection Agency
EPBC Act
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, 1999
EP&A Act
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979
GPS
Global Positioning System
LEP
Local Environmental Plan
MOP
Mining Operations Plan
Mtpa
Million Tonnes Per Annum
OEH
NSW Office of Environment and Heritage
PAD
Potential Archaeological Deposit
RAPs
Registered Aboriginal Parties
ROM
Run of Mine
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1.
Introduction
1.1
Background
The Boggabri Coal Mine is an existing mine located within and adjoining the Leard State
Forest, approximately 15km northeast of the town of Boggabri in the Narrabri Shire local
government area. The open cut mine is operated by Boggabri Coal Pty Limited (BCPL), a
subsidiary of Idemitsu Australia Resources Pty Ltd. The current operations include an open
cut pit, infrastructure area, water management structures and a 17 km private haul road to
the Boggabri rail coal loading terminal.
Boggabri Coal Mine is located within an existing mining precinct centred within and around
the Leard State Forest, hereafter referred to in this document as the Boggabri-TarrawongaMaules Creek Complex (BTM Complex1). The BTM Complex includes the existing
Tarrawonga Coal Mine to the south and the proposed Maules Creek Coal Mine to the
northwest.
The original development consent for Boggabri Coal Mine (DA36/88) allowed the mine to
produce 5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of run of mine (ROM) coal by open cut methods
with mining operations undertaken 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, a 2011
modification restricted the extraction rate to 3.5 Mt per annum of ROM coal as part of a 2
year extension to mining operations.
In 2009, BCPL lodged a major project application (the project) under the now-repealed Part
3A of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979 (EP&A Act). In the project
application, BCPL sought to extend its mining operations for a further 21 years, and increase
its production rate to 7 Mtpa of ROM coal from a total resource of 145 Mt. The project
includes operation of existing ancillary equipment; construction of a new coal handling and
preparation plant; a 17 km rail spur line; bridges over the Namoi River and Kamilaroi
Highway; a rail load-out facility located at the mine; upgrade of the overburden and coal
extraction haulage fleet (with an option for a drag-line); upgrade of electricity transmission
lines; and other ancillary infrastructure.
The project application was determined by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission
(PAC), under delegation by the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure. Project approval was
received in July 2012. The project approval received by BCPL requires the preparation of a
Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP). The condition requirements for the CHMP are
provided in Appendix A. Legislation relevant to the project is presented in Appendix B.
This CHMP has been prepared in accordance with the relevant project approval conditions
and provides BCPL with guidance on its cultural heritage management obligations and
commitments. This CHMP was developed in consultation with Registered Aboriginal Parties
(RAPs) by means of draft reviews and discussions held in August 2012 and resultant written
comments. The CHMP is subject to ongoing review by means of meetings with RAPs every
three to four months particularly during the development stage.
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The BTM Complex is referred to as the Leard Forest Mining Precinct in the Project approval. Boggabri, Tarrawonga and Maules
Creek management elected to replace reference to the Leard Forest Mining Precinct with the BTM Complex
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Aims and Objectives of this CHMP
1.2.1
Aims
The aims of the CHMP are to achieve the following:

Ensure compliance with the requirements of all relevant cultural heritage legislation
and Project Approval Conditions.

Minimise disturbance to existing cultural resources within the CHMP area.

Retrieve cultural and archaeological information from those Aboriginal cultural sites
that will be impacted by the mine and to produce an analysis that is meaningful for
the Aboriginal and broader community.

Provide an avenue for continued consultation/participation with the Registered
Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) throughout the construction and operational phases of the
mine.

Proactively assist the Aboriginal community to manage long term curatorship of the
salvaged objects.
1.2.2
Objectives
The following objectives to facilitate the implementation of the CHMP are scoped to:

BCPL will facilitate an Aboriginal Stakeholders Consultative Forum (ASCF) to enable
review of all matters arising regarding cultural heritage and ongoing management
processes and procedures.

The ASCF process may result in amendments to the CHMP that will be attached to
the current document for implementation as soon as possible and full incorporation
of amendments in the annual review.

The ASCF will meet on a defined regular basis – commencing with 4 monthly
meetings with triggers available for additional meetings if required.

The CHMP has identified as far as practicable, Aboriginal and historical objects
within the Project boundary. Additional sites may be located from time to time within
the CHMP boundary and these will be added to the BPCL database and the
annually updated CHMP.

Ensure cultural heritage safeguards are implemented consistently and appropriately.

Provide a consulted and agreed process for BCPL’s staff and contractors to follow in
managing Aboriginal cultural heritage values. This process will be reiterated in the
induction of employees and contractors to site.

Provide consulted and agreed procedures to address cultural heritage issues arising
during the course of mine operation.

Provide suitable conservation measures to conserve those sites that will not be
impacted by the project.

Provide suitable conservation measures to protect the cultural values of those sites
that will be impacted by the project, until their salvage and/or impact is triggered, as
per the salvage plan.
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1.3

Incorporate a detailed plan for the implementation of the approved Aboriginal
Heritage Conservation Strategy (AHCS) when approved. This plan is likely to include
aspects relevant to the CHMP including the long term management of artefacts and
processes to access culturally important areas in the Biodiversity Offset Areas in
addition to those sites in the project area addressed in this plan.

The protocols for short term management of objects salvaged in the short term
locked facility at BCPL Offices. The long term management will be developed
through the AHCS.
Area Covered by this Management Plan
This CHMP covers:
1.4

The Coal Lease area of CL368 and Authorisation 355, properties occupied by the
private haul road, rail spur and power-line easement and the Boggabri Coal
Terminal, as described and submitted in the Continuation of Boggabri Coal Mine EA
(Figures 1 and 2).

The CHMP also includes properties owned and managed by BCPL although these
will not be directly impacted by the mine operations. The buildings on these lands
will be managed in accordance with this CHMP and Narrabri Council requirements
(Figure 1).
Engagement of Registered Aboriginal Parties
To facilitate ongoing consultation with Registered Aboriginal Parties an Aboriginal
Stakeholder Consultative Forum (ASCF) will be formed. The ASCF will provide a platform
for information exchange between BCPL, stakeholders and a method of efficiently
disseminating information to the Aboriginal community.
Matters that may be discussed include but are not confined too:

The selection of an Aboriginal stakeholder to attend the Community Consultative
Committee in accordance with Schedule 5 (7) of the project approval.

A consultation platform for the development of the Aboriginal Heritage Conservation
Strategy (AHCS).

Improving the existing Aboriginal cultural heritage component of the BPCL induction.

The scheduling of fieldwork.

The process of salvage and management of cultural heritage throughout the life of
the project.

The implementation and revision of fieldwork protocols.

Issues as they arise and are brought to the attention of the forum.

To inform the RAPs of any proposed additional projects / modifications as they arise.

Develop protocols for RAPs and other interested Aboriginal persons/ groups access
to sites in the project and Biodiversity Offset areas.
ASCF meetings will be held every four months or three times per annum during the
construction phase of the project. Additional meetings may be called to address issues that
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cannot be dealt with by means of agreed protocols – the triggers for which will be determined
in the first ASCF meeting.
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The Area of the CHMP that Includes the Project Boundary and BPCL Owned Land
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Figure 2
Project Area
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CHMP Preparation and Review
The management of the CHMP remains the responsibility of BCPL’s Environmental
Superintendant.
2.1
CHMP Development Process
The process used to develop this CHMP included:

A kick off meeting with the Part 3A – Continuation of Mining Project - Registered
Aboriginal Parties (RAPs). Representatives from BCPL and OEH attended and
contributed at this meeting (2010).

Meeting with regional OEH representative.

This CHMP was then raised with RAPs for the Modification 3 project. Consultation
from that point included all RAPs inclusive of the Part 3A Continuation of Mining
Project and the Modification 3 projects. This increased the number of RAPs from 6
to 31 in total.

Consulting with regional OEH representative, DRE and DoPI representatives.

Receiving development consent conditions.

Distribution of the final draft CHMP to 30 RAPs for review and comment.

Review of the final draft CHMP by regional OEH representative and DoPI.

Meeting (16/08/2012) one week prior to the closure of the 30 day review period to
facilitate discussion and to gauge feedback.

Incorporate submissions from the consultative period and the meeting and
preparation of the final CHMP document.

Review by DoPI and incorporation of their comments in the revised CHMP.
Discussion of the comments raised by the RAPs can be seen in Appendix C.
2.2
CHMP Preparation
The contents of this CHMP have been discussed with and the draft reviewed by the following
RAPs:
Registered Aboriginal Parties
Red Chief Local Aboriginal Land Council
Mitchum Neave
Gunida Gunya
Tammy Bush
Min Min Aboriginal Corporation
Gwen Griffen
Cacatua Cultural Consultants
Donna and George Sampson
Elli Lewis Cultural Heritage Consultants
Patricia Hands
Bigundi Biame Traditional People
Gary Griffiths
Other Participants in the CHMP process
Office of Environment and Heritage
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BCPL
Idemitsu Australia Resources
Insite Heritage
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Additional Registered Aboriginal Parties
Additional Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs) have been identified in the assessment
process for Modification 3 assessment process in 2011. BCPL have included these RAPs in
the review of the CHMP developed in consultation with the RAPs identified in the Part 3A
Continuation of Mining Project process. All RAPs were provided with a copy of the draft
methodology, with a 30 day review period. In addition a meeting was held on the 16th
August 2012 one week prior to the closure of the review period.
Additional RAPs
Gomeroi Narrabri Aboriginal Corporation (GNAC)
Craig Tindall
Gunnedah Aboriginal Elders Justice Group
Gloria Foley
Jason Wilson – Dubbo
Aboriginal Reference Group Namoi CMA
Gomilaroi Cultural Consultants
Mr Aaron & Scott Talbott
Mr Reg Talbott
Mr Steve Talbott
Mr Leonard Talbott
Ms Veronica Talbott
Mr Michael Trindall
Deslee Talbott Consultant
Ms Deslee Mathews
TNL Site Trackers
Mr Troy Silver
Mr Lloyd Mathews
Mr Ronald Long
White Cockatoo
Mr Michael Long
Mr James Foley
Mr Sonny Fitzroy
Mr Nathan Slater
Mr Shannon Draper
Mr Cyril Sampson
Mr Brian Draper
Mooki Plains Clan
Stephen Mathews
T&G Cultural Consultants
Tony & Greg Griffiths
Mr David Horton
Ms Cindy Foley
Additional groups / individuals have registered interest in the project well after the close of
registration period. These groups / individuals are included as Interested Parties, as will any
further people who come forward, and will be kept informed of the projects progress by
inclusion on the mailing list for the reviewed CHMP. An annual information session will be
held and be open to all Interested Parties and RAPs.
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2.3
CHMP Review
At a minimum, this CHMP will be reviewed every 12 months from the date of the previous
revision. The review will be undertaken by the ASCF, BCPL and the project Archaeologist.
This CHMP will be revised/amended on an ‘as requested’ basis to incorporate comments
and improvements developed by the RAPs, OEH and/or BCPL and their contractors.
The CHMP has been reviewed in February 2013 in response to an adjustment to the shape
of the pit progression plan. The change in the plan was shown to all the RAPs by mail and in
person where those stakeholders were on site. The feedback received from RAPs can be
seen in Appendix I. The change in pit progression shape was also discussed with Phil
Purcell – Regional Archaeologist OEH and his comments are noted in Appendix I also.
The CHMP has been reviewed in November 2013 as a result of the current MOP. The
review resulted in the replacement of Figure 8 with Figure 8a and Figure 8b. No additional
sites will be impacted. The amendment was discussed with RAPs at an ASCF on the 20th
November, 2013. The single issue raised was that a review of the cultural values of the area
be conducted prior to works. BCPL response is that the cultural values of the area are to be
included in the Cultural Heritage Strategy.
2.4
Known Archaeological Resource
The known archaeological sites within the CHMP are shown on Figure 3 below. The details
of the known sites including AHIMS identification numbers, site contents, site context and
site status are provided in Tables D1-D5 of Appendix D.
A total of 77 Aboriginal site loci were recorded by Insite Heritage in 2009. These have been
clustered according to landscape and proximity under 29 AHIMS numbers (#20-4-0201 to
#20-4-0229). In addition, there are three sites recorded to the south in 2008, BCD 1-3 (20-40198-200). AHIMS Site No. 20-4-0196 (Boggabri Coal PAD1) is classified as 'Not a Site' on
AHIMS and has not been included in this CHMP.
The ARAS assessment of the 2002 BCPL Consent area identified 30 open artefact scatters,
26 isolated finds and 5 scarred trees. In 2007, 42 sites were approved for salvage under
Section 90 Consent #2369 and Section 87 Permit #2370. Not all sites were salvaged and 23
indigenous sites and one historic scarred tree (20-4-0130) remain extant (refer Table D-2
and Table D-5 in Appendix D).
An additional 14 sites have been recorded on BCPL land in the south eastern corner of the
project boundary during the course of the Tarrawonga Cultural Heritage Assessment
(Kayandal Archaeological Services 2011). Five of these identified sites are located within
the BCPL project boundary but will not be impacted by the BCPL project. These sites and
four BCPL sites will be impacted by Tarrawonga Coal and will therefore be subject to the
Tarrawonga CHMP (see Table 1 below for AHIMS No.s). These sites will be protected by
BCPL until they are managed in accordance with the Tarrawonga CHMP. The remaining
nine sites and one BCPL site, located in this south east area outside of the BCPL project
boundary will be managed in-situ by BCPL.
Sites within the identified in the Maules Creek Mine Cultural Heritage Assessment that will
require some management under their CHMP, if the sites have not been managed
previously by BCPL under this CHMP, include;
Part 20-4-0214 – (HRNV 46, 47 &23) - NV 23 (artefact scatter) will require salvage under
both the BCPL CHMP and the Maules Creek CHMP
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20-4-0074 also recorded as 20-4-0205 – NV 34 - scarred tree requires fencing under Maules
Creek recommendations and probable relocation under BCPL CHMP (will be avoided if
possible).
Part 20-4-0207 – NV 37 – scarred tree – to be retained and fenced by BCPL. To be
inspected by Maules Creek to determine salvage extent (AECOM p 60).
20-4-0206 HRNV 35 (Maules Ck recoding TSR/ST9) – no impact by either mine.
All other BCPL sites identified by Maules Creek in their rail spur corridor require no further
management recommendations (AECOM p60). If this situation were to change these sites
would require management under Maules Creek CHMP.
A total of 67 AHIMS sites are the subject of this Cultural Heritage Management Plan until
such times as the nine sites listed in Table 1 are managed under the Tarrawonga CHMP.
AHIP1131456
On the 11th January 2012 an AHIP was issued for the Modification 3 pit expansion area (see
Figure 4). Condition 8 prescribes the measures to be taken to protect the objects described
in Schedule A (any human remains). Conditions 9 and 10 of the AHIP requires that the
RAPs are provided the opportunity to collect objects within the area defined in the AHIP
application and the application of the salvage methodology prescribed in the AHIP
application.
The AHIP was amended in March 2012 to include a scarred tree located in the course of
community collection works.
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Table 1
Management of Sites Remaining Extant on BCPL Land (Figure 3)2
AHIMS ID (inclusive)
Project
Landholder
Management
20-4-0074 (included under 20-40205)
BCPL
BCPL
Managed according to BCPL CHMP
BCPL
BCPL
Managed according to BCPL CHMP
20-4-0198 –
20-4-0200
20-4-0201 –20-4-0206
20-4-0208 - 20-4-0229
Note 20-4-0214 to be salvaged by
BCPL. Maules Creek also to salvage
if not previously done by BCPL.
20-4-0207
BCPL
BCPL
Managed according to BCPL CHMP –
should Maules Creek require some
impact BCPL CHMP will require
updating
24-4-0110
BCPL
BCPL
Managed according to BCPL CHMP
Outside BCPL and
Tarrawonga
project boundaries.
BCPL
Remain in-situ managed according to
BCPL CHMP
Within BCPL
project boundary
BCPL
Remain in-situ until managed under
Tarrawonga CHMP
Tarrawonga
BCPL
Managed under Tarrawonga CHMP
BCPL
BCPL
Salvaged under AHIP #1131456
(2012)
2-0-4-0118 -0119
20-4-0120
20-4-0124 – 20-4-00128
20-4-0130
20-4-0134
20-4-0136
20-4-0139 - 20-4-0140
20-4-0142 - 20-4-0145
20-4-0147
20-4-0129
20-4-0306
20-4-0322- 20-4-0328
20-4-0342
20-4-011 – 20-4-0113
20-4-0116
20-4-0299
20-4-0302 – 20-4-0303
Also within
Tarrawonga
project boundary
20-4-0347 – 20-4-0348
20-4-0092
20-4-0294 – 20-4-0297
20-4-0309 – 20-4-0313
20-4-0329 – 20-4-0335
20-4-0293
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All sites that are shown in Figure 3 and not included in Table 1 have been previously salvaged in 2007 by ARAS.
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Figure 3
BCPL AHIMS Sites in Project Boundary and Adjacent BCPL Land
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Figure 4
Modification 3 and AHIP #1131456 (20-4-0293) Salvage Areas.
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3.
Ongoing Consultation
3.1
The ASCF
Ongoing consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders will be through an Aboriginal Stakeholder
Community Forum (ASCF). The ASCF will be open to all RAPs that have registered in the
course of BCPL projects including modifications.
The ASCF will provide an avenue for continued consultation on an ongoing regular basis and
provide a forum for raising issues by stakeholders or the BCPL. The forum will meet
regularly, initially every four months during the construction stage, to address the additional
issues arising from the establishment of infrastructure and work protocols. During the
operational phase the forum could meet twice a year to keep the stakeholders informed of
the mine’s progress. The ASCF will provide a venue for BPCL to keep the stakeholders
informed of any additional projects or modifications as they arise.
Some of the immediate issues that may be discussed in the ASCF include:

Keeping the stakeholders informed of the results and timing of fieldwork.

Fieldwork/ site policies and protocols. The meeting with the RAPs on 16th August
2012 identified a need to establish a register of senior or experienced fieldworkers
from the pool of available RAPs. This position was voted to be removed at the
ASCF on the 20th November, 2013.

Writing and presenting the cultural heritage induction component of the site
induction.

Continual review of the CHMP.

Discussion / development of the Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy.

Input into the Social Impact Management Plan from the Aboriginal community
perspective, including the development of offsets such as training, employment,
housing and economic development.

The election of a member of the ASCF to the BCPL Community Consultative
Committee (CCC). This will provide an avenue for the CCC member to report back
to the broader ASCF.

Other issues as raised in the forum.

Additional meetings may be called to address issues that cannot be dealt with by
means of agreed protocols – the triggers for which will be determined in the first
ASCF meeting.
Once a year, a broader information meeting, associated with the BCPL Project will be open
to attendance by any Aboriginal community member. The ASCF is not considered the
appropriate forum for the broader Aboriginal community as its intended function is to
progress and refine protocols and procedures for the implementation of mitigation measures.
As the ASCF will also be charged with providing input for the AHCS, it will require the same
RAPs to be involved, thus ensuring consistent and progressive strategy development.
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3.2
The Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy
In addition to the CHMP, the project approval requires the preparation of an Aboriginal
Heritage Conservation Strategy (AHCS) within 18 months of the consent. The AHCS has
a broader regional focus and will provide the following functions:
1. Identify the Aboriginal cultural heritage values of the Biodiversity Offset
strategy areas;
2. Identify areas of high Aboriginal cultural heritage significance within the site
and the BTM Complex;
3. Identify a range of options for enhancing and conserving Aboriginal cultural
heritage values, with specific consideration of the potential for the long-term
protection and management of significance sites within either the site, the
Biodiversity offset areas or other lands within the BTM Complex identified as
having high cultural heritage significance to the Aboriginal community; and
4. Consider cumulative impacts and potential for developing joint initiatives with
other mines within the BTM Complex for enhancing and conserving
Aboriginal cultural heritage values.
Options to enhance and conserve heritage values and mitigate cumulative impact within the
BTM Complex will include the following points, drawn from the Statement of Commitments in
the EA. These avenues have been developed in consultation with Aboriginal stakeholders;
1. The management of cultural heritage values in the offset areas;
2. Develop a strategy for the long term storage and management of heritage
items salvaged from the site;
3. Provide ongoing management pathways for the management of heritage
items into the future.
4. Explore the development of a regional cultural centre and / or a Keeping
Place in accordance with the Statement of Commitments in the EA.
A detailed plan for the implementation of the AHCS, once approved by the Director-General,
will be incorporated into future revisions of this CHMP.
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4.
BPCL Site Management
4.1
Roles and Responsibilities
Compliance with this CHMP is the responsibility of all Project personnel, including BCPL
employees and all contracted staff. The key roles and responsibilities for cultural heritage
management during the Project are as follows:
BCPL General Manager

Ensuring appropriate resources are available for the implementation and
maintenance of appropriate cultural heritage protection and management measures
within the Project Boundary and biodiversity offset areas (BoA).
Idemitsu Corporate Approvals Director

Overall responsibility for managing plans and strategies under the Project Approval.
BCPL Environment Superintendent
The Environment Superintendent is responsible for the implementation of this CHMP.
Specific responsibilities of the Environment Superintendent include:

Assisting the Training Coordinator to ensure appropriate training and awareness
programs are developed and implemented.

Managing cultural heritage values within the Project Boundary and BoAs through the
management of contractors (Clearing, Mining and Rehabilitation Contractors) and
completion of activities prescribed under the salvage, in-situ conservation,
monitoring and reporting requirements (refer Sections 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10).

Providing assistance and advice to all Project personnel to fulfil the requirements of
this CHMP.

Delegating specific CHMP tasks to appropriately qualified and experienced
personnel.

Acting as the principal point of advice in relation to the cultural heritage management
performance of the Project

Addressing complaints and providing Project wide advice to ensure a consistent
approach and achievement of the objectives outlined in Section 1.

Liaising with relevant authorities and RAPs as necessary.

Arranging appropriate consultation with the RAPs throughout the course of the
Project.

Review and revision of CHMP.
BCPL Mine Manager

Ensuring that appropriate cultural heritage management measures are implemented
and maintained on site by BCPL subcontractors and employees.
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BCPL Safety Superintendent

Ensuring appropriate training, induction and awareness programs are developed
and implemented through the induction program and general toolbox meetings.

Ensuring all Project personnel have received appropriate training and are qualified to
undertake their role.

Training, induction and awareness activities.
All Project personnel (BCPL employees and mine contractors)

Undertaking all activities in accordance with the requirements of this CHMP.

Informing supervisors of any cultural heritage management issues as they arise.
Project Archaeologist

Undertaking actions required under the CHMP salvage methodology (Section 5).

Ongoing consultation with BCPL Environment Superintendant and RAPs regarding
the effectiveness of the salvage methodology.

Attending site and providing management advice (along with a minimum of 2 RAPs)
in the event that previously unknown cultural heritage sites are discovered, or known
sites are impacted.

Attending ASCF meetings and providing feedback to the RAPs regarding cultural
heritage management and salvage progress.

Providing ongoing advice in relation to cultural heritage management issues. Contact details for Project personnel BCPL contacts are provided in Section 7.
4.2
Standard Site Management
The following generic safeguards will be applied during the construction and operational
phase of the Continuation of the Boggabri Coal Mine.
4.2.1
Standard Work Practices
BCPL’s ongoing risk management approach to minimising impacts on cultural resources
during operations at the Project will involve implementing the following standard work
practices:

Due diligence inspections for any works that will not impact on known sites will be
carried out with RAPs.

RAPs will be drawn from a standing roster and any works will be carried out with a
minimum of two.

Sites will be kept intact and preserved until they are ready to be salvaged or
excavated.
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4.2.2

The condition of sites will be monitored on a bi-annual basis, by a minimum of two
RAPs and the BPCL Environment Superintendant, prior, during and after
construction and operational phases. Sites within one hundred metres of proposed
works will be monitored by BCPL Environment Superintendant / BCPL nominated
representative on a quarterly basis or more frequently if deemed necessary in
response to a potential threat (such as active erosion).

Sites will be actively managed to avoid unintentional impacts. Sites will be clearly
identified in the field, fenced and appropriate signage erected where sites are
located within 100m of construction works or operational areas (Section 4.6.1).

Staff (including contractors) will be inducted and made aware of their responsibilities
concerning sites and operational activities.

Work practices will clearly define the roles and responsibilities of all staff in
managing Aboriginal cultural resources on the mine site.

Supervisors and plant operators will be made aware of the location of sites prior to
commencing in a specific area by means of BCPL internal procedures.

Constraint / control plans and operation notes will clearly display the location of
known sites.
Site Inductions
BCPL has an existing cultural heritage component in the site-orientated induction program
for all staff and contractors. Aboriginal stakeholders (by means of the ASCF) will be able to
review and provide suggestions for improvements to the cultural heritage component of the
BCPL induction program. The induction program will be updated prior to the commencement
of clearing disturbance activities that may impact on Aboriginal heritage sites. Induction
sessions will aim to increase the level of cultural awareness and ensure that staff and
contractors are aware of their obligations regarding the preservation of items that are of
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage significance and historic significance.
Inductions will include a Work Activity Pack component to clearly locate sites of significance,
provide the details of people to contact if a problem occurs at one of these sites, a
description of common artefacts, and a detailed description of relevant acts and legal
responsibilities.
Records of the employees and contractors inducted in archaeology and cultural heritage
management will be maintained in the BCPL induction database.
4.2.3
Construction Clearing Checklist
Before commencement of any new works, BCPL staff and Contractors must complete BCPL
Form – ‘Construction Clearing Checklist’. The form must be approved by the appropriate
BCPL Project/Environment and Safety Managers (attached as Appendix F) prior to the
commencement of any new works. This process will identify Aboriginal sites and relevant
restrictions in the work area particularly to contractors. This may or may not include clearing
or ground disturbance. The Construction Clearing Checklist also has provision for ecologists
to check trees for potential scars of Aboriginal origin. Should a tree with a potential scar be
located the procedure for Discovery of an Unknown Object will apply (Section 4.3).
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The Construction Clearing Checklist contains a section that details what additional
checklists/ permits are required. All relevant environmental checklists/permits must be
approved before new works can proceed.
The above check lists cannot be signed off by the Environmental Superintendant /
nominated representative until all relevant items are marked in the affirmative. Works cannot
proceed until the checklist is signed off by the supervisor.
4.2.4
Work Area Pack – Environmental Checklist
Before commencement of relevant works, BCPL staff and Contractors must complete
appropriate BCPL Forms – ‘Work Area Pack – Environmental Checklist’ and have the form
approved by BCEP/Environment and Safety Management (attached as Appendix G).
The aim of this process is to identify the status of Aboriginal sites (in addition to other
constraints) and clearly delineate restricted areas in the work area prior to contractors
entering the work area.
To assist with the clear identification of those areas that have been salvaged, a ‘cleared
area’ procedure will be implemented. The concept, developed with the ASCF, is that as a
site/area is salvaged, by object collection, subsurface assessment, excavation of same
where applicable and / or sample grader scrapes the RAPs will ‘sign off’ that salvage is
complete and work in that area can proceed. This process was suggested at the CHMP
review meeting and has been implemented on other mine sites in the Hunter (see meeting
minutes).
The ’Archaeological Salvage Works Sign Off Form’ is shown in Appendix H and is subject to
ASCF review.
Where no known Aboriginal sites in a work area and ground disturbance is proposed, a due
diligence inspection (Section 5.1.2) will be undertaken. The due diligence report can also
provide clearance for works to proceed.
Any ground disturbance works will require a due diligence report or archaeological salvage
works sign off form for areas not subject to previous ground disturbance, to address the
Aboriginal archaeology control measure.
4.3
Discovery of an Unknown Object
The following procedure should be adopted when a previously unidentified Aboriginal site
is located or suspected.

Work will immediately cease in the area and the find reported to BCPL’s
Environment Superintendant. In consultation with at least 2 RAPs, the potential
significance of the object will be assessed, or extra input requested (ie. from RAPs
and / or an archaeologist).

A methodology for the management of the object or site will be developed in
conjunction with the RAPs and if requested by the RAPs, an archaeologist.

The methodology will be consistent with the principles of the CHMP (ie. position
recorded by GPS and an artefact identification number given as a minimum). The
flow chart for site management can then be applied if required.
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4.4

Where the site can remain in-situ the site will be recorded and details sent to the
archaeologist to add to the BCPL sites data base and a AHIMS site card submitted.
The site will be fenced if it is located within 100m of a construction area, or otherwise
managed in a manner commensurate with other sites in the locality.

Work is not to recommence until the management measures have been
implemented and the RAPs (at a minimum those involved in the decision process)
signed off on the clearance of the area.
Discovery of Possible Human Remains
The following procedure is to be followed if possible human remains are uncovered:
4.5

In the event that any potential human skeletal remains are uncovered during works,
all work in the immediate area of the remains will stop immediately. The incident will
be immediately reported to BCPL’s Environment Superintendent and the NSW
Police. OEH or an anthropologist will then be contacted to decide if the bones are
human.

Human skeletal remains can be subject to three different acts: Coroner’s Act 1980,
the National Parks & Wildlife Act 1974 and the Heritage Act 1977. The appropriate
Act and therefore management of the site will be determined by the NSW Police and
OEH.

Work will not proceed in the immediate area until clearance is provided by the
relevant authority.

The procedure undertaken will be documented in an incident report (Section 10.3)
Damage to a Known Aboriginal Site
Where a known Aboriginal site is unintentionally damaged the following procedure
applies:
4.6

Work will stop immediately in the immediate area of the artefact / site, and the
incident will be reported to BCPL’s Environment Superintendent. The BCPL’s
Environment Superintendent will prepare an incident report that will outline how the
event occurred and measures to be taken to insure the event is not repeated. The
event will then be reported to DoPI as a compliance issue.

In consultation with the RAPs a management strategy will be developed to ensure
the site is secured and any further threat of deterioration eliminated. Where the
management strategy cannot be agreed by BCPL and the RAPs, an archaeologist
will be consulted. Should agreement still not be determined OEH will be consulted.

Once DoPI feedback is addressed and agreement by all parties to the management
strategy is reached and documented, work can proceed.

The procedure undertaken will be documented in an incident report (Section 10.3)
Aboriginal Sites In-Situ Conservation
Sites outside the development footprint offer the opportunity for in-situ conservation. The
principles of in-situ conservation are protection from inadvertent impacts and management to
prevent or slow natural weathering processes, such as active soil erosion.
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A total of 50 loci in 32 AHIMs sites and three partial sites will be managed to retain
archaeological and cultural values. However, nine of these AHIMS sites representing nine
loci, will become subject to management under Tarrawonga Coal CHMP prior to the
construction of that project. In the interim period BCPL will conserve these sites in-situ
(refer Table 1). Long term conservation during construction, operations and rehabilitation
will result in the preservation of 41 loci in 23 AHIMS sites. Sites types represented in the
conserved examples are 19 artefact scatters, 12 isolated finds, seven scarred trees, two
quarries and the historic scarred tree (Table 2).
Conservation of the sites will be ensured by the application of the standard work practices in
Section 4.2.1. The detail of fencing required by Section 4.2.1 is outlined in Section 5.4.1.
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Table 2
Aboriginal Sites to be Conserved During the Course of the Project –
Grouped by Location.
AHIMS ID
Site Name
Site
Significance
Site Management
20-4-0216
Part 20-4-0217
20-4-0220
20-4-0221
20-4-0228
Leard Forest NV 1,
2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 13,
14, 49, 50 & 62.
Moderate to
High
Identify site boundary. Exclude activities that involve
ground disturbance within the precinct. Identify the
precinct as a protected area on project maps etc. Use
internal environmental clearance systems to screen
suitable activities (i.e. apply fencing if within 100m
S4.6.1).
20-4-0111
20-4-0118
20-4-0119
20-4-0125
20-4-0126
20-4-0127
20-4-0129
BC 17, 24, 25, 31, 32
& 33.
Moderate to
High
Moderate to
Low
Manage environmental impacts within precincts i.e.
soil erosion by the management of runoff, vehicle
tracks, soil stabilisation in areas of active erosion.
BCD 1
Moderate to
High
Quarry site south side front entrance. Managed by
exclusion of earth disturbing activity. Confirm current
fencing defines site boundaries.
BCD 2 &3
Low
Southern paddock isolated finds small scatter
currently on the margins of a cropping paddock.
Part 20-4-0224
Lower Drainage Area
NV 24, 51, 54, 55,
56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61
& 63
Moderate
Within Project area outside footprint of impact.
Precinct to be defined. Consultation with BCPL and
RAPs as to feasible fencing / exclusion (S4.6.1) in the
short term with possible salvage if required as
necessary
20-4-0222
20-4-0124
20-4-0130
Leard Forest –
Scarred trees
NV 25, 26, & 27
BC 30 & 37
Moderate
Trees retained in-situ and managed, i.e. fenced and
protected from inadvertent impact (S4.6.1). Detailed
recording and review of trees condition as part of
CHMP annual reviews.
20-4-0206
Part 20-4-0207
Plain – Scarred tree
NV 35 (TSR/ST9*),
NV36, NV37
Trees to be retained within the TSR – not impacted by
the Project
20-4-0299
TCEP-ST-001
High
Cultural
significance
Moderate
20-4-0302
TCEP-IF-001
Low
Isolated find
20-4-0303
TCEP-IF-002
Low
Isolated find
20-4-0306
TCEP-IF-005
Low
Isolated find
20-4-0322
TCEP-OS-001
Low
Open scatter
20-4-0323
TCEP-OS-002
Low
Open scatter
20-4-0324
TCEP-OS-003
Low
Open scatter
20-4-0325
TCEP-OS-004
Low
Open scatter
20-4-0198
20-4-0199
20-4-0200
BC 36
Scarred Tree
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AHIMS ID
Site Name
Site
Significance
Site Management
20-4-0326
TCEP-OS-005
Low
Open scatter
20-4-0327
TCEP-OS-006
Low
Open scatter
20-4-0328
TCEP-OS-007
Low
Open scatter
20-4-0342
TCEP-ST-002
Moderate
Scarred tree
20-4-0347
TCEP-ST-010
Moderate
Scarred tree
20-4-0348
TCEP-ST-011
Moderate
Scarred tree

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4.6.1
Fencing
Sites that will not be impacted in the course of the project will have site boundaries groundtruthed and where the sites are located within 100 metres of works, they will be fenced to
provide management by exclusion. The fencing of sites will be prioritised by their proximity
to any proposed works.
Fencing should be of corner post – steel dropper and plain wire construction or better to
serve the aim of exclusion of burrowing animals and inadvertent human impact. Key sites
located in close proximity to works may require additional signage or fencing, to ensure they
are highly visible to workers.
Signage will be placed on the fence as currently managed by BCPL – ’Archaeological Site –
Do Not Disturb - Contact Environment Superintendant. ’
Sites and fences will be inspected biannually by RAPs and, if required, repairs will be
undertaken immediately. While work is being conducted in the area, site protection
measures will be inspected with greater frequency as commensurate with the vicinity of the
works. A requirement to report any disrepair, damage or compromise to the site protective
fencing will be a condition of the induction process.
4.6.2
Management of Environmental Impacts
Sites fenced to prevent inadvertent incursions will be monitored to ensure the ground surface
is not impacted by water channelling, rill or sheet erosion caused by runoff due to natural or
land management practices such as grazing, or agricultural practices such as ploughing. A
summary of site management measures is provided in Table 2.
Any sites identified as potentially vulnerable to blasting damage will be monitored to ensure
that damage from fly rock or vibration is not incurred.
Should damage to a known site occur, then the procedure outlined in Section 4.4 will be
followed.
4.6.3
Aboriginal Community Access to Cultural Sites
To facilitate Aboriginal community stakeholders, their friends and families access to cultural
heritage sites within the project area (and once identified the sites in the offset areas) the
following protocols will be implemented.
The first point of contact should be the site Environment Superintendant.
The Environment Superintendant will ensure that all safety issues are addressed prior to
allowing access.
Further details regarding community access will be discussed in the Aboriginal Stakeholder
Community Forum (ASCF). The CHMP will be amended to include the outcomes of the
ASCF discussions.
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5.
Staged Archaeological Salvage Program
The following section specifies measures to be implemented during the salvage of surface
and subsurface artefacts at the Project. The salvage program recognises that the potential
for subsurface artefacts is greater in the Leard Forest and part of the Baan Baa Ranges, in
intact duplex soils3. A brief review of recent salvage works at BPCL is provided in Appendix
E.
Sites that require salvage have been divided into Stage 1 and Stage 2 works in response to
the mine development program. Stage 1 will be conducted on approval of the CHMP and will
be completed as a priority. The Stage 1 salvage will allow for infrastructure construction and
pit expansion until the end of 2014. This will allow sufficient time to review the salvage
process, finalise the AHCS and the plan for its implementation incorporated into the CHMP,
and have conducted at least four ASCF meetings.
Stage 2 may be subject to further staging refinement as the pit expands (The mine plan has
not yet been finalised). A staged approach to salvage can be beneficial as it allows a review
of the methodology, the research questions and the efficiency of the process at regular
intervals during the project’s development with RAPs. The inclusion of the pit expansion
until 2014 in the Stage 1 salvage works is that the results of this salvage will be crucial to the
review of the methodology for Stage 2 salvage works.
5.1
5.1.1
Stage 1 Salvage Program
Stage 1 Rail Loop and Rail Spur Line
Stage 1 salvage and site mitigation targets the development of the rail loop and spur line.
BCPL intends to develop this corridor first as most of the MIA has been previously salvaged.
This component of the project will impact on sites recorded in the corridor with the exception
of the modified trees in the TSR which will be avoided (see Table 3 and Figures 5 and 6).
In addition, access from the Kamilaroi Highway will require construction. Site specific
management details are outlined in Table 3.
3
ARAS 2007 and Insite Heritage 2012 AHIP report in preparation.
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Table 3
AHIMS No
20-4-0202
20-4-0203
20-4-0204
20-4-0229
Sites that will be Impacted Stage 1 Works – Rail Spur and Loop
Site Name and
Environmental
context
Site
Significance
Site Management (refer to Section
5.2)
Haul Road / rail loop Plain
Low - located
on clay plain of
Namoi River
Relocate - record location details and
collect all artefacts from the surface. Note;
raw material, length x width and notable
features.
NV 20, 21, 22, 64, 65,
66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71,
72, 73, 74, 75, 77 & 78
Haul Road/rail loop –
Baan Baa Ranges
20-4-0215
Monitoring of grader scrapes with artefact
recording at level of GPS co-ordinate and
artefact numbering a minimum for later
analysis if required.
High
Relocate, collect and record known
objects.
Test probes over a sample area at 10 –
15m intervals on 10-15m grid.
Manual excavation of any features or high
concentrations of artefacts.
Monitoring of grader scrapes post
excavation.
High –
moderate
Moderate
Low
Test probes with sample excavation
where warranted by stratigraphy and
artefact densities (refer to Section 5.2.3).
Grader scrapes to identify lenses of
artefacts for salvage within an excavation
unit (i.e. 1mx1m x 100mm spits).
Collection and monitoring of grader
scrapes.
Test probes for subsurface potential –
probably low in which case surface
collection and monitoring of grader
scrapes.
Assess potential for sub-surface deposits
by test probe. Identify any area suitable
for sample excavation.
Remaining area salvage by collection and
monitoring of grader scrapes.
NV 48
Haul Road/rail loop –
Baan Baa Ranges
20-4-0214
Part 20-4-0207
20-4-0211
20-4-0212
NV 23, 46 & 47
NV 39, 40, 41, 42, 43,
44 & 45
NV38
Moderate
Part 20-4-0224
Haul Road/rail loop,
lower drainage areaNV 52, 53
Haul Road/rail loop/
infrastructure area.
Lower drainage area –
BC 18, 19, 22, 42, 43,
46, & 47 49.
Moderate to
High
20-4-0112
20-4-0113
20-4-0116
20-4-0134
20-4-0136
20-4-0139
20-4-0140
20-4-0142
All reasonable and feasible measures will
20-4-0143
20-4-0144
20-4-0145
20-4-0205*
(*also recorded
as 20-4-0074)
20-4-0210
Lower drainage area
Scarred trees
BC 50, 51 &52
Plain - Scarred trees
NV 34,
NV76
High cultural
significance
be taken to avoid impact on scarred trees.
If it is not possible they will be salvaged in
accordance with the methodology for
scarred trees (Section 5.3.3).The
Environment Superintendant will
decide if impacts are unavoidable and
will initiate the scarred tree salvage
process.
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Figure 5
Sites within the Rail Loop and Infrastructure Area. Sites Marked Red (Besant 2010) and Orange (Hamm 2005) are to be
Salvaged. Yellow and purple will not be Impacted by this Project.
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Figure 6
Sites within the Rail Spur Corridor – Red Sites to be Salvaged and Yellow (scarred trees in the TSR) will not be Impacted
by this Project
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5.1.2
Infrastructure
Infrastructure development associated with the Stage 1 Salvage Program includes:
1. Upgrading water management systems.
2. Constructing a temporary accommodation facility.
3. Constructing a 132kV transmission line
4. Coal handling preparation plant.
5. Constructing additional Run of Mine coal hoppers and extension of coal stockpiles.
6. Upgrading and modifying existing infrastructure such as workshops and bathhouse.
These activities are to be managed in Stage 1 of the mitigation process, as outlined in Table
4.
5.1.2.1
Due Diligence Inspection
Due diligence inspections of construction activity areas will be undertaken to identify the
existence or potential existence of Aboriginal artefacts in areas between known sites.
Artefacts can become exposed by erosion in the period after the field assessment took
place. The presence / absence of Aboriginal artefacts and the assessment of the potential
for obscured artefacts will be determined as part of the due diligence process by the
application of the principles of NSW Minerals Industry Due Diligence Code of Practice for the
Protection of Aboriginal Objects.
The due diligence inspections methodology involves a BCPL representative and minimum of
two RAPs ( and an archaeologist if required by RAPs or BCPL) walking over the proposed
construction activity areas, ahead of construction, visually inspecting the ground surface for
Aboriginal artefacts.
Should Aboriginal artefacts be identified, the need for subsequent test pitting, grader scrapes
or monitoring of topsoil removal can be agreed with the RAPs, archaeologist and BCPL
Environmental Coordinator. The management of any artefacts located in the due diligence
process will be carried out accordance with the procedure detailed in Section 4.3
Identification of an Unknown Object.
Due diligence reports that detail the process undertaken and the participants will be kept at
BCPL site offices, and will be provided to OEH upon request.
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Table 4
Stage 1 Infrastructure Mitigation Measures
Activity
Construction of
Accomodation Facility
Water Management Systems
Impact on known sites
Will not impact on known sites
Mitigation Measure
Monitoring of Grader Scrapes.
Will not impact on known sites
Construction of 132kv
Transmission Line
Potential to partially impact
known sites 20-4-0224
Modifcation of 11kv
Transmission Line
Potential to partially impact
known sites 20-4-0224
Construction of ROM Hopper
and Stockpiles
Construction of CHPP
Lovton Compound – East of
Daisymede Homestead
Leighton’s Compound –
South of Daisymede
Homestead
Boggabri Rail Spur –
Daisymede Corner
Boggabri Rail Spur – Tie In to
Main Line
Boggabri Rail Spur Cutting at
Rear of ‘The Rock’
Top soil, Select and
Unsuitable Stockpiles along
Boggabri Rail Spur
Lovton Truck Turning Loop
Will not impact on known sites
Due Diligence Inspection.
Review detailed design to avoid identified sites.
Review detailed design to avoid high
significance sites.
Due Diligence Inspection.
If unavoidable implement salvage strategy in
footprint of impact only..
Review detailed design to avoid identified sites.
Due Diligence Inspection.
If unavoidable implement salvage methodology
in footprint of impact only.
Due Diligence Inspection.
Will not impact on known sites
Will not impact on known sites
Due Diligence Inspection.
Due Diligence Inspection.
Potential to partially impact on
known site 24-4-0202 & 20-40204
Will not impact on known sites
Due Diligence Inspection between known loci.
Implementation of salvage methodology in
compound footprint.
Due Diligence Inspection.
Will not impact on known sites
Due Diligence Inspection.
Will not impact on known sites
Due Diligence Inspection.
Known sites along Boggabri
Rail Spur will have been
salvaged prior to mobilisation
Known site previously salvaged
(ARAS 2007)
Will not impact on known sites
Due Dilgence Inspection.
MIA Area – Detailed Design
Area
Temporaray Construction
Compound to West of MIA
Construction of
Communications Tower
Construction of MW3 Access
Road
Construction of Belleview
Bore and Water Distribution
Pipeline
Construction of Kamilaroi
Highway Access
Intersections
Due Diligence Inspection.
Will not impact on known sites
Due Diligence Inspection.
.
Due Diligence Inspection.
Will not impact on known sites
Due Diligence Inspection.
Will not impact on known sites
Due Diligence Inspection.
Will not impact on known sites
Due Diligence Inspection.
Will not impact on known sites
Due Diligence Inspection.
*
note that monitoring of topsoil stripping has been replaced by grader scrapes in selected areas as a result of the due diligence
inspections and consultation with RAPs involved in those assessments.
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5.1.3
Pit Progression
The Stage 1 salvage / management component of the CHMP includes pit progression to
2014. This will allow sufficient time for Stage 1 salvage works and site protection works to
be undertaken, the results analysed and the results interpreted. In addition, this will allow
sufficient time for the finalisation of the ACHS and the incorporation of the implementation of
the strategy into the Stage 2 CHMP. As the Stage 2 CHMP will require consultation with
OEH and DoPI the entire process is planned to be completed by mid to late 2014.
The footprint of pit progression to the end of 2014 is shown in Figure 7, shown as the
vegetation clearance line marked 2013. Note the layout of the pit progression has been
changed from that shown in the CHMP approved by the DoPI in November 2012. The
change in the footprint of the pit was required to meet production requirements. The change
has not resulted in additional area being mined during this period, the change is in the shape
of the pit progression. As per the previously approved pit progression this layout will impact
not impact on known surface sites. The new pit progression layout can be seen in Figure 8A
and 8B. The footprint of the pit expansion will be salvaged by application of the salvage
methodology. The cleared areas will be re-inspected post stick-raking. Artefacts will be
collected and documented by GPS on standard recording forms. Locations that reveal
numerous artefacts will be subject to test pitting.
5.1.3.1
Salvage Methodology - Pit Progression
The north east portion of the stage 1 pit progression area has been subject to AHIP 1131456
conditions that required salvage work for the Modification 3 Approval, to be carried out in
accordance with the methodology supplied with the AHIP application. The methodology
required targeted subsurface testing on creek margin landform units that had been shown,
as part of the assessment process, to have the greatest potential for subsurface artefacts.
The methodology approved by the AHIP and a discussion of the results of the salvage works
is provided in Appendix E. 20-4-0293 has been completely salvaged (see Figure 7).
The remaining AHIP area, that can be seen as the uncleared area in Figure 7, is subject to
tree clearance and post stick raking inspections by RAPs to identify and collect any isolated
finds that may occur, and to excavate a 1 square metre probe where any lens of artefacts
are located. This work is scheduled to be undertaken in January 2013. The AHIP will be
superseded by the CHMP however the commitments of the AHIP, i.e. the methodology,
reporting requirements and the handling of objects, are the same as those commitments in
the CHMP. Therefore, the AHIP conditions will be met under this CHMP when approved. A
report will be supplied to OEH upon completion of works in the AHIP area in accordance with
the AHIP conditions.
The salvage of site 20-4-0293 has shown that the subsurface distribution of artefacts trend
between densities of up to twelve per square metre adjacent to the dry creek lines to the
occasional isolated artefact on the ridgelines and slopes.
There are no known sites within the pit expansion area however the area has been identified
as having subsurface potential. Therefore Step 2 of the salvage flow chart (Figure 10
Section 5.2.4) will be implemented and test pits placed in the pit expansion area, particularly
adjacent to drainage lines, and a smaller sample of other terrain types (such as slopes). The
configuration of the test pits will comply with the methodology in Section 5.2. Initially test
probes will assess A soil horizon depths. Where soil horizons are sufficient, Step 3 will be
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implemented to determine presence /absence of objects. The continuation of the salvage
process will be in accordance with the methodology prescribed in Section 5.
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Figure 7
Pit Progression Timing and AHIP 1131456
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Figure 8a
Revised Pit Progression Layout.
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1Figure 8b Pit Progression
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5.1.4
Stage 2 CHMP Salvage and Management – Continued Pit Expansion
and Ongoing Operations.
The Stage 2 CHMP will address the ongoing management of pit expansion and ongoing
operation of the mine project. The Stage 2 CHMP will be developed from amendments and
review by ASCF and BCPL of the mitigation measures that ideally will have developed areas
for improvement in technique, and / or in the salvage strategy. In addition the Stage 2
CHMP will incorporate a detailed plan for the implementation of the ACHS due for
completion at the end of 2013.
Additional sites within the Leard Forest will be impacted as the pit is expanded into the
approval area (refer to Table 5 and Figure 9). The salvage of these sites will be undertaken
before impact. The methodology of salvage may vary from that outlined in Section 5.2 as a
result of ongoing refinement. OEH and ASCF will be consulted regarding any proposed
changes to the methodology prior to the commencement of the Stage 2 CHMP.
Table 5
Sites to be Salvaged Stage 2 Pit Expansion
AHIMS ID
Site Name and
environmental
context
Site Content
Site Management
Part 20-4-0217
20-4-0218
20-4-0219
Leard Forest –
NV 6,
NV7, 8, 9
NV10
NV 15, 16, 18 & 19
Moderate to
High
Undertake manual salvage
excavations and test probes.
Full extent and methodology of
excavation undertaken at each
site to be determined in
consultation with the
stakeholders. Detailed
methodologies to be included
the AHMP.
BC 54 includes grinding
grooves on floater piece of
sandstone. The stone will be
relocated to a place to be
decided by the ASCF.
20-4-0128
20-4-0147
BC 34 & 54
20-4-0120
Leard Forest - BC 26
Moderate
To be managed as part of Leard
State Forest assemblage –
potential locations for test
probes.
20-4-0223
20-4-0225
20-4-0226
24-4-0110
Leard Forest - Scarred
trees
NV28, 29, 30, 31, 32 &
33, BC16
High cultural
significance
These trees will require
relocation to an appropriate
location as determined by the
stakeholders.
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Figure 9 Sites in the Pit Development Area. Red to be salvaged, Yellow Conserved and Orange 2005 Sites to be Salvaged
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5.2
Methodology for the Salvage of Aboriginal Objects
The following staged methodology will be applied during the salvage of Aboriginal objects
throughout the construction and continuation of the Project. The process will be applied to
any ground disturbance activity. A flow chart of the salvage methodology is shown in Figure
10.
5.2.1
Interpretative Context
Research questions give context to the analysis of the sites salvaged in the course of the
project. The following questions / analysis of salvaged sites have been posed as a result of
previous site assessments. The salvage methodology may be modified as the salvage
progresses. Any major changes in methodology will require consultation with OEH and
Aboriginal stakeholders.

What is the relationship between the soil type and the visibility/density of artefacts on
the surface?

What is the correlation between surface visibility/density of artefacts and the
potential for sub surface deposits?

Analysis of site contents and site location as defined by topography and resource
zones.

Analysis of site contents between sites in the Stage 1 salvage (the floodplain and toe
slopes and sample of the Leard Forest lower slopes) and the Stage 2 salvage (The
Leard Forest slopes and ridge).

A review of the artefact assemblage and the environmental contexts of sites within
the study area and in comparison to sites salvaged in similar projects in the region.
The research questions will be amended / expanded or altered as a result of ongoing
consultation with RAPs and OEH. Should additional questions arise during the course of the
salvage program, these will be added to the above by means of a CHMP amendment.
All stages of the salvage will be managed by a qualified archaeologist. Should BCPL be
required to replace the current archaeologists on the project, the replacement will require
approval in writing from DoPI.
The general steps for site salvage are as follows. Note that Figure 10 illustrates areas that
are likely to have no sub-surface potential due to their soil structure (ie. clayey soils
ploughed with no A1 or A2 horizon), and those areas that have the potential to have soil
structure that may retail artefacts within the soil profile.
5.2.2
Step 1 Surface Collection
During the surface collection:

Known objects as identified in Tables 2 and 5 of this CHMP will be collected and
relocated.

Each object / site will be logged by GPS (GDA 94) prior to collection.

Inspection of surrounding area will be undertaken for additional objects recently
exposed and collection and recording of same.

Recording of site context / condition at time of collection will be undertaken.
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5.2.3

Artefacts collected will be handled stored and recorded as outlined in Section 5.2.7.

Where no A1 or A2 soil horizon is identified no further work is required. Where there
is potential for artefacts to be obscured by vegetation sample grader scrapes may be
undertaken to facilitate collection.
Step 2 Sub-Surface Potential
The Environmental Assessment identified areas of sub-surface potential within the project
boundary. The potential for subsurface material is closely linked to the presence of an A soil
horizon. Figure 6 illustrates the different landform units based on topography and soils. The
Namoi River plain consists of cultivated clays with broad cracking resulting from wetting /
drying cycles. The potential for subsurface artefacts in this environment is negligible.
The Baan Baa Range has some areas of potential where there has been little cultivation and
the soil profile has retained its integrity – particularly in the saddle area. The Leard Forest
has duplex soils which have been shown to have sub-surface potential.
The following process will be followed in each location so that RAPs have the opportunity to
understand the logic for the management of each landscape unit – a demonstrated process
that aims to identify the landscape units that have subsurface potential.
Each collection location will be assessed by the archaeologist and the RAPs (who are on site
at the time and will include at least one senior RAP, as determined by the ASCF) for
subsurface potential:
5.2.4

Identifying any area of potential deposits, indicated by undisturbed A1 and A2 soil
horizons with a depth of 200mm or more overlying B horizon clays or rock.

Where no subsurface deposit is identified go on to sample grader scrapes (i.e. in
locations with less than 200mm of A1 and/or A2 soil horizon). This process will
enable the collection of artefacts that are not sub-surface but are obscured by
vegetation.

Where subsurface potential identified go to test excavation -step 3.

Recording environmental context of the locale.
Step 3 Test Excavation
Where subsurface potential is identified each the site will be the subject to test excavation
which will include:

Test excavation will generally be excavated in one square metre probes. Initial test
pits, particularly in areas that have not been subject to visual lateral disturbance / or /
have been identified as having greater stratigraphic potential, will be excavated in
50mm spits and quadrates.

Once the stratigraphy of the location is understood the probes may be dug in one
square metre area units and stratigraphical horizontal units as appropriate to the
stratigraphy and level of disturbance.

Test probes will be extended in transects over the sample area at appropriate
spacings being no more than 15 metres between probe locations.

Transects will be placed to test different landform units and will be up to 150m in
length dependent upon the area of the landform unit. Therefore, transects will be
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placed on creek flats, plain, slope and ridge landform units, where these units have
A1 and A2 soil horizons greater than 200mm deep.
5.2.5

Deposit will be dry sieved through 5mm sieves. Wet sieving will be reverted to in
response to damp and or heavy clay soil.

All excavated artefacts will be recorded, collected and relocated in accordance with
the process outlined in Section 5.2.7.
Step 4 Excavation
Where test excavation confirms artefact bearing deposits, excavation will be carried out.
5.2.6

Test probes will be placed to determine the full extent of artefact bearing deposit.

The central area of the site will be expanded until sterile deposit is reached / or a
statistically valid sample has been retrieved and artefact numbers have diminished
to a level that indicates that the main body of the site has been salvaged.

At the broad area excavation stage, excavation units may be up to one square metre
in area.

Deposit will be excavated in arbitrary 100mm spits or in stratigraphic sequence as
appropriate.

Evidence or otherwise of bioturbation and taphonomic processes will be recorded in
detail.

Spoil will be dry sieved in 5mm sieves. Wet sieving will be used in response to
damp and or heavy clay soil. Where a reduction event is suspected 3mm sieves will
be used.

Excavation of specific features such as potential hearths or stone treatment pits will
be excavated in 50mm spits stratified by hand.

Samples of charcoal in stratified deposits will be retained for dating purposes.

All excavated artefacts will be recorded, collected and relocated in accordance with
the process outlined in Section 5.2.7.
Step 5 Grader Scrapes
Grader scrapes to be conducted in areas either cleared of potential subsurface deposits at
artefact collection, or on completion of test excavations where no further excavation is
warranted on completion of open area excavation. Grader scrapes will include:

Grader scrapes will be conducted over identified areas with passes of removing 50100mm of soil per pass, dependant on grass cover etc.

Scrapes will be continued aiming at 50mm per pass where possible.

Lenses of objects (i.e. > 5 in a specific cluster) with potential deposit will be
excavated in square metre units (or use 1m2).

Caches, hearths, uncommon knapping, special features etc will be excavated at
finer resolution consistent with best practice. Any feature that is particularly rare or
of very high significance, as deemed by the RAPs and/or the archaeologist, will be
subject to a reviewed methodology developed in consultation with the RAPs and
OEH.
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5.2.7

Isolated finds and open sites will be recorded in detail, collected and their location
recorded by GPS.

Salvaged artefacts will be will be recorded, collected and relocated in accordance
with the process outlined in Section 5.2.7.
Artefact Management
Artefacts collected, or excavated shall be managed as prescribed in the OEH Code of
Practice:

Attributes as per the AHIMS site card will be recorded.

Artefacts will, initially, be bagged in excavation units.

In collection areas artefacts will be bagged and assigned an artefact ID. The
location of collection will be recorded in GDA by handheld GPS.

Artefacts will then be recorded in detail and double bagged with tyvek tags.

All artefacts will be stored in the temporary facility at BCPL’s site office. A chain of
custody will be used to record the location of any assemblage that leaves site for
further analysis.

Artefacts will eventually be housed in a Keeping Place that will be developed
through the ACHS process.

The updates of the CHMP will likely include an updated artefact catalogue.
Further details of the analysis context of the artefacts and long term management of the
artefacts are described in Section 5.3.
5.2.8
Step 6 Salvage Conclusion
Consultation with the ASCF has resulted in a recommendation that a ‘sign off’ form be
developed to allow for RAPs and the archaeologist to ‘sign off’ on the completion of salvage
works in a designated area. The area will then be considered ‘cleared’ and works will
commence with no further requirements for salvage. A draft of the form is included in
Appendix H and is subject to review by the ASCF.
5.2.9
Reporting
A report documenting the Stage 1 salvage process and documenting consultation with the
ASCF will identify constraints and opportunities for adjustments to the methodology for Stage
2 salvage works. The report will also contain a review of the research questions and how
these have been further developed. The report of analysis findings will be submitted to OEH
and RAPs for comment. The amendments to the Stage 2 salvage methodology will be
discussed with OEH before finalisation.
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Step 1
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of artefaccts excavated in 1m² units.
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5.3
Artefact Curation
The following curation will be applied to all Aboriginal objects salvaged as part of the Project.
5.3.1
Treatment of Retrieved Materials
During the salvage process objects will be stored on site in a secure facility. A chain of
custody will be prepared for any artefacts that leave site for specialist analysis. Ultimately
the artefacts will be stored in a Keeping Place managed by the local Aboriginal community.
5.3.2
Analysis of Stone Artefactual Material
General principles that will apply to all salvaged artefacts will include:

All excavated artefacts will be bagged by location, date, probe and spit at a
minimum. All artefact details will be collated into a catalogue in hard and electronic
format.

Artefacts will be individually bagged or bagged in identifiable units back referenced
to the catalogue. All bags will to be labelled outside and internally with archive
quality recording media.

Excavated units suitable for answering specific research questions will be forwarded
to an artefact analysis specialist for detailed analysis.

Some RAPs have expressed an interest in being involved in the artefact analysis
process. This will be done in artefact workshop days – the detail of which will be
developed with the ASCF and included in subsequent revisions to the CHMP.
The central aim of the stone artefact analysis is to provide data to answer the research
questions posed in Section 5.2.1. Assemblage character (type and function), raw material
distribution and use, implement types and function are the main stone tool issues requiring
consideration. Artefact analysis will consist of:

Bulk weight, minimum count of broken flakes and angular fragments. Recording raw
material (colour, type) and presence / quantity of cortex / lustre – to identify potential
primary reduction events and or heating / shatter events.

Identifying artefact attributes on whole flakes, size, cortex, platform, terminations, and
breakage patterns.

Identifying artefact types such as flakes, implements and debitage.

Identifying implement types by morphology and probable use (where the necessary
features are exhibited) by analysis of residues and use wear.

Sample knapping events, where suitable, will be used to identify different
technological reduction processes. Questions will include evidence of raw material
conservation or otherwise, possible raw material sources, and reduction strategies.
Techniques to be applied include conjoining, the analysis of shatter patterns, and
lustre colour (heat treatment effects) on appropriate sample units.

Identifying activity areas or knapping floors (workshop areas) using the mapping of
artefact distribution by artefact type and material and interpretation of same in a
landscape context.
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
Documenting bio-turbation and post taphonomic processes evident in the salvage
process.
Organic remains such as bone or shell are not expected to be found in sites tested or
excavated. However, any potential seed deposits will be investigated by bulk samples
extracted from in-situ stratified deposit, where the opportunity presents.
5.3.3
Scarred Tree Salvage and Curation
The salvage of the scarred trees will include:
5.4

Archival photographic record of the tree will be undertaken in-situ.

Removing the scarred section of tree with as extensive non-scarred area as
possible. Cut through the tree at ninety degrees to the trunk and leave the full
thickness of trunk on behind the scar.

Two RAPs as per the roster will participate.

Scarred tree sections to be temporarily stored in a secure location on site. Ultimately
the scarred trees will be housed at the cultural centre / keeping place with a roof to
slow the rate of weathering.

Tree sections to be mounted on a white ant barrier.

The placement of the trees at the Keeping Place can be carried out as planned by
the RAPs.
Artefact Register
BCPL will maintain a central on-site register of all cultural heritage objects associated with
the Boggabri Coal Project. The database will be updated as sites are salvaged. The
database will also document areas that have been ‘signed off’ as cleared by the RAPs and
the archaeologist.
This register is attached as Appendix D. The site records detailed in this artefact register
should be used during internal audits. Construction plans and work instructions should
identify sites and how they are to be avoided during mining.
As sites are salvaged their details will be recorded in the salvage report and the AHIMS data
base updated via Aboriginal Site Impact Recording Form (ASIRF) that will be lodged with
OEH every six months.
5.5
Keeping Place / Potential Cultural Centre
As stated in BCPL statement of commitments, a Keeping Place has been the subject of
negotiations between BCPL and Red Chief LALC, as representatives of the Aboriginal
community, since the original Boggabri Coal approval. The Keeping Place development and
scope (ie. as a Cultural Centre) are the subject of ongoing discussions as part of the
Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy in conjunction with other mines of the BTM
Complex.
Potential locations for the Keeping Place include the Mt Deh property near the Kamilaroi
Highway (Figure 11) or within the townships of Boggabri or Gunnedah. The strategy for the
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development and ongoing management of the Keeping Place and /or Cultural Centre will be
defined in the Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy, in consultation with the Aboriginal
stakeholders. The plan for the implementation of the approved Strategy will then be
incorporated into the CHMP.
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Figure 11
Location of Proposed Mt Deh Keeping Place
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6.
Historic Cultural Heritage Plan of
Management
6.1
Historic Cultural Heritage Items
The following items of moderate to high heritage value have been identified within the BCPL
Lease and adjacent BCPL owned properties. The distribution of all sites referred to in the
EA is illustrated in Figure 11.
Heathcliffe had been identified as an item of local significance and at the time of the EA was
thought to be subject to impact by the haul road. Minor project changes have avoided this
and Heathcliffe will not be directly impacted.
The Piggery at Daisymede 3 will be impacted by the construction of the rail and requires
demolition. The site is of little significance however it has been recorded in detail and will be
monitored at demolition in compliance with the EA commitments.
The remaining heritage items will not be impacted by the project and are located outside the
Project boundary. The mitigation measures will be undertaken in accordance with the
standards and procedures outlined in the Heritage Branch of the Department of Planning
and Infrastructure Guidelines.
Additional heritage assets may be identified on BCPL owned properties, some properties
being purchased after the preparation of the Heritage Assessment. These properties will be
inspected and the CHMP updated as per Section 6.3.5. None of these properties will be
impacted by the construction or operation of the Project.
Table 6 identifies heritage items assessed and their significance ranking. Items deemed to
be of low local significance area presented below in Table 7.
Key for Table 6 & Table 7
Significance Grading
High
High degree of original fabric. High degree of intactness. Item can be interpreted
relatively easily. Fulfils criteria for local or State listing.
Moderate Altered or modified elements. Elements of little heritage value but which
contribute to the overall significance of the item.
Fulfils criteria for local or State listing.
Low
Alterations detract from significance. Difficult to interpret. Does not fulfil criteria
for local or State listing.
Significance Criteria
(1) An item is important in the course, or pattern, of NSW’s cultural or natural history (or the
cultural or natural history of the local area).
(3) An item is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and /or a high degree of
creative or technical achievement in NSW (or local area).
(5) An item has potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of
NSW’s cultural or natural history (or the natural or cultural history of the local area).
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Table 6
Heritage Items of Moderate or High Significance
Item ID
Item
Criteria and
Significance
Impact
EH4
Merriown homestead
Moderate (3) (5) local
Will be maintained and used
for accommodation
EH5
Daisymede 1
homestead
Moderate (3) (5) local
Will be maintained and
potentially used as an office
EH 6
Daisymede 2
shearing shed
and yards
Moderate (3) (5) local
Maintained and Leased
EH 8
Heathcliffe
Moderate (3) local
Will be avoided however also
will be vacated.
high (5) local
EH 10
The Rock 2
High (1) local and
Moderate (5) local
Will be maintained
EH 11
Harvester 1
Moderate (3) local
Will be relocated if necessary
EH 12
Harvester 2
Moderate (3) local
Will be relocated if necessary
Table 7
Heritage Items of Low Local Significance
Item Id
Item
Criteria &
Significance
Impact
EH 1
Leard Forest
Low local - Scant
evidence of past
forestry activities
Partial impact by pit
EH 2
Nagero 1 Residence
Low local due to
modification
Adaption and use as
offices
EH 3
Nagero 3 – Shearing
Shed
Low local. A
common feature,
poor condition
No impact will be
maintained.
EH 7
Daisymede 3 Piggery
Low local
significance – poor
condition
Will be impacted by
rail corridor - record
and demolish
EH 9
The Rock 1 Homestead
Low local– common
feature without
evidence of early
occupation
No impact. Will be
maintained and used
for accommodation.
.
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Figure 12
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Distribution of Heritage Sites in or near the Project Area*
* Note this figure will be updated when the biodiversity offset areas are assessed
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6.2
6.2.1
General Management
Heritage Structure Maintenance Principles
The maintenance of the buildings will be undertaken to ensure that:

The buildings remain at (minimum) their current level of repair.

Deterioration caused by ingress of weather or vermin will be prevented.

The structural soundness of the buildings is maintained.

Buildings will remain in a weather proof and stable condition.
Any changes or modifications to the buildings on BPCL holdings remain subject to Narrabri
Council requirements.
Conservation works to heritage buildings will be planned and undertaken to conserve the
heritage significance of the structure. The Burra Charter4 principles to “do as much as
necessary, but as little as possible” will be applied. Conservation techniques will apply best
practice techniques. The following principles are drawn from the Heritage Office 1998
maintenance series5 and will be applied in the maintenance of buildings on BCPL properties.
1. Skills for Asset Maintenance
To carry out maintenance activities to assets BPCL will employ professional and trades
whose skills are appropriate to the task and to the fabric to maintain the structures
significance
2. Repairs and Heritage Significance
Repairs will employ existing elements and components rather than replacements where
possible to maintain the significance of the fabric of the asset.
3. Repair Techniques.
Repairs to heritage assets will use best practice techniques to ensure that further damage
does not occur to an asset as a result of the repairs.
4. Care and Diligence
Due care and diligence will be taken to ensure that staff and contractors do not impact on
related features such as archaeological deposits and relics or significant vegetation.
5. Traditional Techniques
Replacement components on an asset will employ traditional materials and techniques
where possible, and if not possible due to availability or performance, will use components
that are as close as possible but recognisable as new upon close inspection using
techniques such as date stamping.
4
Australian ICOMOS Charter for the Conservation of Places with Cultural Significance (also known as the Burra Charter)
http://australia.icomos.org/publications/charters/
5
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/Heritage/publications/index.htm#maintenance
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6. Reconstruction
Reconstruction may only apply to small proportions of a heritage asset, and will be
identifiable on close inspection and only undertaken where the asset has been damaged and
there is sufficient evidence of earlier fabric.
For detailed information regarding how asset management work should be undertaken see
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/heritagebranch/heritage/infocarryoutwork.pdf
7. Alterations
Where a heritage asset is to be adapted to an alternative use, such as offices, the alterations
will be implemented in a manner that does not impact on the assets heritage values and may
be reversible to allow for the structure to be restored to its original use. Where it is
necessary to remove significant fabric, included fixtures and fittings, the fabric will be
catalogued and stored at the site of the asset.
Alterations will be seen as an opportunity to remove intrusive elements where these have
been identified.
Services will be fitted in a way to minimise negative impacts on the heritage significance.
Use of existing areas of intervention and installation to enable reversibility will be undertaken
wherever possible.
8. Documentation
The current condition of each building should be documented and significant and intrusive
fabric identified. All changes and alterations, storage of fabric and maintenance logs will be
documented and stored at BPCL offices.
6.3
Heritage Structure Recording
As outlined in Appendix A, the Heritage Act 1977 provides the legislative framework for
protecting and maintaining the historic heritage of NSW. The Act is concerned with all
aspects of the protection and conservation of environmental heritage, including buildings,
works, places or relics that are of historic, scientific, cultural, social, archaeological,
architectural, natural or aesthetic significance to the State of New South Wales (but not
being related to Aboriginal settlement).
Heritage items have been identified either within or in close proximity to the project area.
However, these items are unlikely to be directly impacted by the proposed works.
The following heritage items have been have been identified in the BCPL lease area and
assessed as being of local significance. These items, with the exception of Daisymede 3, will
not be impacted by the project. A condition report will be prepared for each item of local
significance in order to comply with Maintenance Principle No.8.
6.3.1
Daisymede 1, 2 & 3
These sites are located outside the impact area. This homestead is occupied and will be
used for accommodation throughout the operation of the mine.
Daisymede 1 – the homestead - is located about 100 meters from the proposed construction
works. Daisymede 1 will not be directly impacted however in accordance with the
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maintenance principles the building will be documented for the purposes of monitoring the
items condition.

Inspect the building prior to construction and record structural condition.

Ensure the building is structurally sound prior to the construction phase.

Monitor the condition of the building during the construction phase and initiate
appropriate maintenance action if damage or deterioration in condition is observed.
Daisymede 2 – woolshed and sheep yards. The woolshed is in good condition and will be
maintained in its current condition. The sheep yards are in poor condition and will be fully
recorded and managed as an archaeological site.
Daisymede 3 – the piggery is in poor condition and will be impacted by the rail spur– it is of
low local significance and will be subject to the following.
6.3.2

An archival recording of features including measured drawings and photographs will
be undertaken

The site will be monitored during demolition and initial earthworks by a qualified
archaeologist and if previously unknown relics are discovered, work will cease to
allow for further assessment of the significance of any such relics and an appropriate
course of action implemented ( e.g. archaeological excavation).
Heathcliffe
Individually the majority of structures at Heathcliffe are of little significance. However,
collectively they provide a detailed insight into vernacular design and construction from over
a century of occupation. Heathcliffe will not be directly impacted by the construction of the
rail spur however the close proximity may indirectly impact on the site.
Prior to construction further work will be required to record the current condition of the site
and to monitor indirect impacts such as vibration.
These works include:

Archival recording of the site including a detailed site plan, measured drawings and
photographic record of each building and any artefacts located therein.

Archaeological investigation including excavation if evidence of sub-surface relics is
located or inferred (e.g. building foundations, cesspits and/or rubbish dumps).

Weekly monitoring of the structure during construction of the rail spur.

Identification of any negative impact on the fabric of the structure and the timely
application of the maintenance principles to maintain the heritage significance of the
structure.

Narrabri Shire Council and the Boggabri Historical Society will be consulted
regarding the management and interpretation of any relics that are removed from the
site.

The archival recording and monitoring report will be lodged with the Heritage Office,
Narrabri Shire Council and a copy retained by BCPL.
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6.3.3
Harvesters 1& 2
While these items are of relatively low significance, impact can be limited by their removal to
either a location outside the Project area or relocation off site for display purposes.
Boggabri Historical Society will be consulted to discuss the potential for relocating a
harvester to their property in Boggabri.
6.3.4
The Rock Inn & Cemetery
The Rock cemetery is of local significance and will not be impacted by the project. As the
property owner BPCL should proactively manage the site to conserve and maintain the site’s
significance. Baseline data documenting the sites condition will be prepared and result in an
archival recording of the site including a detailed site plan, measured drawings and
photographic record of the site.
The archaeological potential of the Rock Inn will be conserved by the identification of the
archaeological zone by site survey. The site is currently considered to be of high historical
significance, however, a full assessment of the site has not been carried out due to access
restrictions. The site is located outside the project boundary and will not be impacted by the
project. To effectively manage the site, an assessment of the integrity of the archaeological
site and the sites boundary will be undertaken. The site will then be proactively managed to
ensure compliance with the NSW Heritage Act (Appendix A).
To inform the management of the site the following scope of works will be undertaken.
6.3.5

An archaeological assessment of the site particularly to confirm significance and the
boundaries of the site.

Fencing of the site if any activity is proposed in the area, to prevent inadvertent
impact.

Signage on fence – Archaeological Site – Do Not Enter – Contact BPCL
Environment Superintendent.
Other Heritage Assets on BPCL Property
BPCL have purchased additional properties for management and biodiversity offset
purposes. The heritage assets on these properties, where they exist, will not be impacted by
the project. The properties include:

Victoria Park;

Springfield; and

Eastview.
The following practice6 will be applied to the properties above and any additional properties
that are purchased during the operation of the mine.
1. Research
The historical context of the property will be investigated to identify potential thematic values
and to place the property in an historical context. Assess the community’s understanding of
any potential item.
6
Investigating Heritage Significance – draft guideline NSW Heritage Office
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/heritagebranch/heritage/hminvestigatingsignificance.pdf
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2. Identification of Heritage Assets
The properties will be inspected by BPCL’s historic archaeologist, to identify the heritage
value of standing structures. The inspection will identify the history of the item, the fabric of
the item.
3. Identification of Archaeological Potential
The historical context and a site inspection / field survey, will be carried out to identify any
potential archaeological relics and or deposit.
4. Assess the Significance of the Item
Summarise the process above.
Describe previous and current uses of the item, its association with individuals or groups and
its meaning to those people
Assess the significance of the item using NSW heritage assessment criteria.
Prepare a succinct statement of heritage significance.
5. Notification
The NSW Heritage Office will be notified of any assets with local or State significance in
accordance with the Section 146 of the Heritage Act 1977.
6. Prepare Appropriate Management Strategies
Property specific management strategies shall be prepared for the heritage assets on each
property. The strategies will include the implications of the item’s significance level, the
constraints and opportunities of the arising from the significance. Analyse BPCL’s
requirements. Prepare conservation and management recommendations and analyse
statutory controls and their relationship to the items significance. Detail the process for
carrying out the conservation and management strategies where these vary from those
applicable to the known heritage resource. The strategy will then be detailed in the updated
Cultural Heritage Management Plan.
6.3.6
Unidentified Heritage Items
Where previously unidentified heritage items are located within the Project boundary or
within newly acquired BPCL properties, the following process will be applied. There may be
heritage items outside the project boundary on properties purchased by BPCL for
management and offset purposes. These properties will be subject to a heritage
assessment and any heritage assets identified will be managed according to the heritage
structure maintenance requirements. Any archaeological assets will be fenced and managed
to avoid any inadvertent impact.
Section 146 of the Heritage Act, 1977 requires that the discovery of a previously unknown
relic be reported to the Heritage Council within a reasonable time of its discovery. As such,
staff involved in the planning and development of the proposed works will be made aware of:

The location and nature of known items of heritage significance.

Measures to avoid impact on known items.

The potential for the existence of previously unknown heritage items.

The nature of such items.

Protection afforded these items by the Heritage Act, 1977.

Appropriate action if any items of potential heritage value are located.
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7.
Contact Details
The names and contact details of BCPL team members, including contractors and Aboriginal
Stakeholders, are outlined in Table 8 below.
Table 8
Site Contacts
Title
Company
Name
Contact No
General Manager Operations
BCPL
Ken McLaren
0417 161 260
Manager Mining
BCPL
Lloyd Hardy
Environment Superintendant
BCPL
TBA
02 6743 4775
Environment Coordinator
BCPL
Joe Rennick
0439 135 792
Chief Executive Officer
Red Chief LALC
Toni Comber
0403 041 957
Agency Archaeologist
Office of
Environment and
Heritage
Phil Purcell
0428 243 944
Mining Contractor Project
Manager
Downer EDI Mining
Michael Williams
0427 757 779
Coal Haulage Contractor
Operations Manager
Lovton Coal
Wade Tordoff
0417 188 376
Project Archaeologist
Insite Heritage
Angela Besant
02 4975 5818
24 Hour Community Response
Line
BCPL
Joe Rennick
1800boggabri
02 6743 4775
The names and contact details of key environmental incident and emergency authorities are
outlined in Table 9.
Table 9
Environmental Incident and Emergency Contacts
Appropriate Regulatory Authority
Contact No
EPA – Environment Line
13 15 55
Boggabri Hospital
67497000
WorkCover
13 10 50
Fire and Rescue
000
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8.
Monitoring
The monitoring associated with this CHMP is detailed in the following sections.
8.1
8.1.1
Monitoring
Aboriginal Heritage
Earthworks monitoring during infrastructure construction, and the ongoing mine operation,
will be carried out under arrangement between BCPL and the Registered Aboriginal Parties.
Salvage collection and excavations will not result in the removal of all artefacts due to
limitations on ground visibility and the expanse of areas involved. Even after an area has
been subject to salvage further objects may be found outlying the areas of excavation. Due
diligence assessments may also identify a requirement for monitoring of earthworks (see
Section 5.1.2)
Monitoring of earthworks may result in the collection of objects from the A1 and A2 soil
horizons (topsoil). Once clay is reached, the potential for objects is reduced to those which
have been displaced by soil cracking, ploughing etc.
The monitoring methodology involves a minimum of 2 RAPs walking over freshly exposed
ground after scrapers or graders. Any objects revealed are collected and recorded by GPS
GDA co-ordinate and bagged with an identification number, at a minimum. This process is
repeated until clay is reached. Where land has been cleared for pit expansion the monitoring
may take place after the ground has been stick-raked.
Should an unknown Aboriginal site be found, then the procedure outlined in Section 4.2 will
be followed.
8.1.2
Historical Sites
Monitoring earthworks where potential archaeological deposits have been identified in the
assessment process described in Section 6. Earthworks are not proposed in the vicinity of
heritage items with the exception of Heathcliffe where the earthworks are outside the area of
archaeological potential.
Should an unidentified heritage item be found, then the procedure outlined in Section 6.3.6
will be followed.
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9.
Auditing
The Project Approval (Schedule 5, Condition 10) requires that an independent environmental
audit, which will include a review of the CHMP, is commissioned by the end of June 2014
and every three years thereafter, unless the Director-General directs otherwise. The audit
will recommend measures or actions to improve the plan if required. Any recommended
measures or actions identified in relation to cultural heritage management during the audit
will be incorporated into future revisions of the CHMP.
The Project Approval also allows for an independent review of heritage management should
it be requested in writing to the Director-General and deemed warranted by the DirectorGeneral. The review must be carried out by a suitably qualified, experienced and
independent person, whose appointment has been approved by the Director-General. If an
independent review is commissioned, the findings of the review will be incorporated into
future revisions of the CHMP.
Weekly environmental site inspections also addressed cultural heritage issues and
effectiveness of mitigation and management.
10.
Reporting
Various reports will be prepared at regular intervals detailing the management of Cultural
Heritage items at BCPL. These reports and reporting periods are discussed in detail below.
10.1
Salvage Report
A salvage report will be prepared at the end of Stage 1 salvage to allow the construction of
the rail spur and mine infrastructure area. The report will provide at a minimum:

Description of the salvage works carried out including the methodology employed in
the course of salvage.

Inter and intra site variation comparisons to address the research questions.

Comparisons of the soil context (ie. brown gradational clay, duplex soils, gradational
loam and gravelly sand) in relation to artefact densities and the potential for artefact
deposits.

Detailed artefact analysis.

Review of the artefact analysis in a landscape / resource context.

A review of the effectiveness of the salvage procedure and the results of discussions
with the RAPs, BCPL and the archaeologist regarding potential amendments to the
salvage methodology.
The report will be provided to OEH, Department of Planning and Infrastructure and RAPs
within 6 months of the completion of Stage 1 salvage works or 2 months prior to the
commencement of Stage 2 salvage works, whichever occurs first.
A review of the CHMP methodology for salvage will subsequently be conducted with the
Aboriginal stakeholders before commencement of Stage 2 works. Any changes to the
methodology will be submitted to OEH for comment.
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The Stage 2 salvage works report will be submitted to OEH as determined by the Stage 2
methodology.
10.2
Annual
BCPL prepares and submits an Annual Environmental Management Report in respect of the
environmental performance of the development to the relevant agencies.
Generally the AEMR must be submitted within 28 days of the end of the reporting period.
The AEMR Report will contain a section on cultural heritage management during the
construction and operations phase of the Project.
10.3
Incident Reporting
The process undertaken to deal with incidents such as the discovery of a previously
unknown object (Section 4.3), discovery of potential human remains (Section 4.4), or
damage to a known site (Section 4.5) will be recorded in an incident report. The incidence
reports will be kept at BCPL offices and will be available to the relevant authority upon
request.
Where notification is a requirement the incident report will contain all the relevant information
to be forwarded to DoPI.
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11.
Management Safeguards - Construction
The construction phase of the Project will be managed by two tiers of environmental
management plans. A BCPL prepared Continuation of the Boggabri Coal Mine Project
specific CEMP and contract specific CEMPs.
11.1
Project CEMP
The Continuation of Boggabri Coal Mine Project specific CEMP for the overall management
of various construction contractors on the Project will be an overarching EMP for all
construction contractor activities associated with the new EA including:

Construction of a Coal handling and Preparation Plant and associated auxiliary
equipment including conveyors and an ultra-fines project. This plant will re-process
fines facilitating increased resource recovery and reduced water demand.

Construction of a 17 kilometre rail spur and loop including a bridge over the Namoi
River, Therribri Road and Kamilaroi Highway.

Upgrading and modifying existing MIA infrastructure (such as workshops and
bathhouse), construction of additional Run of Mine coal hoppers and the extension
of coal stockpiles.

Construction of a 132kV power line from near the BCPL Terminal to the mine
infrastructure areas.
The CEMP will contain the relevant triggers and actions, drawn from the CHMP, to protect
cultural heritage during contractor activities. The CEMP will be consistent with, refer back to
the CHMP where greater detail is required.
11.2
Contract Specific CEMPs
Contract specific CEMPs will be prepared by individual Contractors who undertake each of
the above construction scopes for the Project.
These Tier 3 EMS documents will reflect the intent of BCPL’s Tier 1 and 2 environmental
management documents such as the MOP, EPL, EMPs and CEMP.
The Contractors own the contract specific CEMPs, as BCPL can not specify what equipment
or procedures the contractors will use during construction. BCPL's representative will
however, review and audit the contract specific CEMPs for compliance against their own Tier
2 project CEMP, before commencement of work on site.
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12.
Management Safeguards - Operations
The following actions or strategies that will be implemented are designed to:
13.

Comply with local, state and Commonwealth environmental planning laws and
particularly the development consent conditions for the project (Department of
Planning and Infrastructure Project 09-0182).

Consult with relevant Aboriginal community representatives in regard to plans,
objectives, processes and management actions via the ASCF.

Identify any Aboriginal cultural heritage sites that may be impacted because of the
operations of the BCPL and associated construction activities and ensure that
appropriate management measures are included in the relevant CEMPs.

Provide appropriate mitigation or protection to sites prior to activities as per the
CHMP.

Assess any Aboriginal cultural heritage issues arising using the protocols and
policies in the CHMP.

Mitigate any Aboriginal cultural heritage risk that may result from construction and
operational activities so that impacts to Aboriginal cultural resources are minimised.
Incident and Complaint Management
Construction and mining contractors may identify incidents associated with cultural heritage
management during the Project through their monitoring programs and inspections.
The public and RAPs may also identify incidents associated with cultural heritage
management at BCPL.
13.1
Incident Management
All incidents impacting or potentially impacting cultural heritage at the Project will be
managed in accordance with BCEP Incident Management Procedure. This procedure
outlines a standard process for reporting and responding environmental incidents for all
BCPL employees, contractors and subcontractors at the Project.
When an environmental incident or emergency occurs, contractors, subcontractors and
employees will immediately pass incident or emergency information to BCPL’s Environment
Superintendant. Contractors are not to liaise with regulatory authorities in the event of an
incident occurring within the BCPL Project Boundary.
BCPL must notify the Director General of Planning and Infrastructure (or delegate) of
incidents that cause or threaten to cause harm to the environment at the earliest opportunity.
In the event of an incident impacting cultural heritage, relevant authorities will be notified in
accordance with the Incident Management Procedure (Section 4.5). For any other incident
associated with the project, the Proponent shall notify the Director-General and any other
relevant agencies as soon as practicable after the Proponent becomes aware of the incident.
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BCPL’s Environment Superintendant will maintain records of all environmental incidents.
Incidents which involve impacts to cultural heritage items will be reported to the ASCF in the
regular ASCF meetings.
13.2
Complaint Management
All community complaints relating to cultural heritage from the Project are to be managed in
accordance with the BCPL Complaint Management Procedure. This procedure outlines a
standard process for reporting and responding to community complaints for all BCPL
employees and contractors at the Boggabri Coal Mine.
The procedure includes the reporting of:

The nature of the complaint,

The method of the complaint, eg. telephone,

The monitoring results, including meteorological conditions at the time of the complaint,

Site investigation outcomes,

Site activity and activity changes and

Any necessary actions assigned.
BCPL mine maintains a 24 Hour Community Response Line to respond to any complaints
from neighbouring residents or interested stakeholders. The phone number for this
Community Response Line is 1800boggabri.
The Community Response Line is advertised in the local media 3 monthly and is available
on the BCPL website and available from site personnel and community representatives on
the Community Consultative Committee.
Contractors and Subcontractors should recommend that the complainant contact the BCPL
24 Hour Community Response Line.
When the complainant has lodged their complaint, the Contractor and Subcontractor will
record specific details relating to the complaint in accordance with this procedure. This
information will be passed to BCPL’s Environment Superintendant within 24 hours.
Where possible, complainants will be contacted within 24 hours of BCPL’s Environment
Superintendant being advised. A follow up on the complaint will be made by BCPL’s
Environment Superintendant or representative, where requested to notify the complainant of
any remedial or required actions undertaken.
Every effort will be made to ensure that concerns are addressed to facilitate a mutually
acceptable outcome for both the complainant and mining operation concerned. If required,
the Independent Dispute Resolution Process will be entered into.
All complaints received will be tabled at meetings of the Community Consultative Committee.
BCPL will maintain completed complaint forms on file for a period of no less than four years.
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14.
Corrective and Preventative Actions
Contractors and BCPL employees will be involved in implementation of corrective and
preventative actions during the construction and operational phases of the Project.
14.1
Non-Compliance and Corrective Actions
An environmental non-compliance will be detected through verification processes such as
monitoring, inspections, audits and receipt of complaints. Non-compliances may include noncompliance with statutory conditions, management plans or operating procedures.
The process for managing non-compliance issues is summarised as follows:

When a non-compliance issue is detected, corrective actions will be identified, agreed with
BCPL’s Environment Superintendant and implemented. The occurrence of incidents and
receipt of complaints is also considered a source of non-compliance.

Contractor will be notified immediately of any non-compliance practice that presents
potential or actual for significant or material environmental harm.

Corrective action will include a full investigation and review of any relevant manuals,
procedures and plans following identification of any non-compliance.

Where the non-compliance issue is associated with an inspection, audit or monitoring
event, the actions will be linked to the record of that event.

Once an action is completed, the Non-compliance Report will be completed and
documented.

Non-compliance Reports will be reviewed weekly and audited monthly to ensure actions
are being completed on time.

Tracking of environmental issues and associated non-compliances will be the
responsibility of BCPL’s Environment Superintendant.
14.2
Preventative Actions
Preventive actions will be managed as follows:

A preventative action may be identified without an environmental incident or nonconformance occurring.

A preventative action may be raised by either the Contractor’s Environmental
Representative or BCPL’s Environment Superintendant.

Preventative actions will be raised and action undertaken as for a typical non compliance.

Corrective actions will be identified and agreed with BCPL’s Environment Superintendant
before being implemented.

Preventative actions may include changes to specific procedures or the CEMP, training
requirements or other management areas.
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15.
Outcomes
15.1
Policies
BCPL recognises the Aboriginal cultural heritage values within the Project area including the
Leard Forest area. Accordingly BCPL undertakes to carry out the mitigation measures
developed in consultation with the Aboriginal stakeholders, and outlined in the CHMP in
order to preserve heritage values for future generations.
BCPL recognises the company’s statutory responsibilities regarding Aboriginal cultural
heritage and undertakes to follow best practice to minimise where possible impact on items
of Aboriginal cultural heritage as outlined in the CHMP.
BCPL seeks to contribute benefits to the Aboriginal community during the course of the
project.
15.2
Protocols
The RAPs will be kept informed of the progress of the project. An avenue for continued
consultation throughout the project is by means of the ASCF, and updated in annual reviews
of the CHMP.
A RAP will be selected by the ASCF to participate on the Community Consultation
Committee.
BCPL will maintain a roster for the provision of services, such as participation in
archaeological salvage activities, throughout the life of the project and will undertake
consultation with the RAPs regarding cultural heritage and other matters via the ASCF in
addition to the distribution of written information.
15.3
15.3.1
Procedures
Responsibilities of stakeholders
Stakeholders are required to wear PPE whenever attending a BCPL site inspection /
monitoring project.
Stakeholders are required to provide BCPL with updates of their contact details whenever
these may change.
Stakeholders are required to abide by BCPL OH&S policies, site attendance procedures and
to respect the right of others.
15.3.2
BCPL responsibilities
BCPL will undertake to inform the community of salvage work with the maximum possible
notice however at times short notice work may be required.
BCPL will undertake to provide equity in access to work in the salvage process.
BCPL will provide information regarding their standard payment and conditions policies at
the time of commission.
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15.4
Mitigation Measures
The implementation of the CHMP should result in:
15.5

The salvage of the objects within the project area and the interpretation of the data
gathered in the salvage process.

The interpretation will provide a greater understanding of the archaeological
signature of past occupation of the area by Aboriginal people and potentially a
greater knowledge of landscape use.

The establishment of a curated collection of artefacts for the use of the Aboriginal
community for educational and promotional purposes.

The potential for the development of a business plan, in consultation with the
Aboriginal community and coal mines in the area, using the Keeping Place site for
further development. Such development could consider tourism and education as
potential avenues of opportunity development and will be detailed in the Aboriginal
Heritage Conservation Strategy.
Summary
BCPL has undertaken to use a variety of management strategies to address the
archaeological and cultural values of the area of impact of the BCPL project.
To this end BCPL commits to the CHMP to ensure the best possible mitigation measures are
undertaken before and during the construction, operational and rehabilitation period. BCPL
has developed policies and procedures to ensure adherence to mitigation and that
community consultation feedback is incorporated into subsequent reviews of the CHMP.
Mitigation measures were developed to address the varying archaeological potential issues
over the development area and to salvage the cultural values for future generations.
BCPL will involve the RAPs and Project archaeologist in undertaking fieldwork prior to and
during construction and operational phases in accordance with the management plan.
The CHMP will be updated with a detailed plan for the implementation of the approved
Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy and be revised on an annual basis. This will
ensure consistency between documents and detail the implementation of the undertakings in
the Statement of Commitments in the EA developed for the Project (refer Table 10).
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Table 10
Statement of Commitments (as per EA) – Actions and Outcomes
Statement of commitments
21. The salvage and the protection of all
known Aboriginal objects within the
Project Boundary will continue to be
managed in accordance with a revised
CHMP in consultation with the Aboriginal
community and OEH.
Action
Protection of site throughout the project life where these
are located outside the project footprint. Protection by
fencing, exclusions zones and induction. Protection of
sites that are listed for salvage until impact is required.
22. BCPL will establish a keeping place for
the purpose of housing salvaged
Aboriginal artefacts from the mine site.
The keeping place was originally raised with Red Chief
LALC as part of the 2002 approval.
The keeping place will be negotiated in the
development of the AHCS.
The consultation for the implementation of the proposal
will be developed with all stakeholders via the ASCF.
The artefact collection is curated and managed by the community
as an educational and potential development of tourism
opportunities at the keeping place.
Should any activity potentially impact on the sites
identified in section 7.1.2 the appropriate CHMP
mitigation measure will be undertaken including
recording of archaeological deposits where they occur.
The heritage values of the structures will be recorded to archival
quality. Any archaeological deposits will be recorded and
interpreted in a local / regional context.
Funding made available to identify the Aboriginal
cultural heritage values in the offset areas, identify the
significance of those values, identify options for
enhancing and conserving those values and consider
cumulative impacts and the potential for joint initiatives
with other mines for enhancing and conserving those
values.
Additional data gained about areas that otherwise may not have
otherwise been assessed and develop strategies to preserve
those values in the long term.
23. BCPL will undertake archival
recordings of the Daisymede shearing
shed and yards, Daisymede piggery and
the Heathcliff property residence prior to
any disturbance or relocation of these
sites.
BCPL undertake to prepare and implement
an Aboriginal Heritage Conservation
Strategy for the project and biodiversity
offset areas.
Salvage of sites as per the CHMP prior to impact.
Outcome
Sites remain in-situ at the end of the project.
Archaeological values are retained in-situ until the site is salvaged.
Artefacts and their context are recorded in detail and analysis of
the data will provide an interpretation of the Aboriginal occupation
of the project area.
With support of neighbouring mines and the LALC the role of the
curator is supported into the future.
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16.
References
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2010 Maules Creek Project – Aboriginal archaeological and
cultural heritage assessment. Report to Hanson Bailey Environmental Consultants.
Alpha Archaeology 2007 Usewear and Residue Analysis: Stone Tools excavated from
Boggabri Coal, Breeza Plains, NSW. Melron, Vic
Archaeology Australia 2009 Continuation of Boggabri Coal Mine – Non Aboriginal Cultural
Heritage Assessment Canberra, ACT.
Hamm, G 2005 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment of Boggabri Coal Project: An
unpublished report to Idemitsu Boggabri Coal.
Hamm, G 2005 Idemitsu Boggabri Coal Pty Limited Cultural Heritage Management Plan
Hamm, G 2007 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment of Boggabri Coal Project: Boggabri
Coal Project Final Report: Section 87 and 90 Consent Conditions
Hansen Bailey 2010 Continuation of Boggabri Coal Mine – Environmental Assessment.
Singleton, NSW.
Insite Heritage 2009 Aboriginal Archaeological Assessment: Proposed Water Storage Dam
and Cropping Area, Boggabri Coal, Boggabri, NSW. Wangi Wangi, NSW
Insite Heritage 2010 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment for the Continuation of
Boggabri Coal Mine. Wangi Wangi, NSW
Kayandel Archaeological Services 2011 Tarrawonga Coal Project. Aboriginal Cultural
Heritage Assessment. Report to Tarrawonga Coal Pty Ltd.
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (amended)
National Parks & Wildlife Service, (ed) 1979 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Standards and
Guideline Kit. Sydney.
NSW Minerals Industry
2010 Due Diligence Cod of Practice for the Protection of
Aboriginal Objects. NSW Minerals, Council Sydney.
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Appendix A Conditions of Consent 55, 56 & 57
Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy, Heritage
Management Plan & Salvage Program
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55.
Heritage
Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy
The Proponent shall prepare and implement an Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy
for the project and the Biodiversity Offset Strategy areas to the satisfaction of the DirectorGeneral. This Strategy must enhance and conserve the Aboriginal cultural heritage values
(both cultural and archaeological) and provide for their long-term protection and
management. The strategy must:
(a) be prepared by suitably qualified and experienced person/s whose appointment has
been endorsed by the Director-General;
(b) be prepared in consultation with OEH, the local Aboriginal community and other mines
within the Leard Forest Mining Precinct, and submitted tot eh Director-General for
approval within 18 months from the date of project approval;
(c) identify the Aboriginal cultural heritage values of the Biodiversity Offset Strategy areas;
(d) identify areas of high Aboriginal cultural heritage significance within both the site and the
Leard Forest Mining Precinct;
(e) identify a range of options for enhancing and conserving Aboriginal cultural heritage
vales, with specific consideration of the potential for the long-term protection and
management of significant sites within either the site, the Biodiversity Offset Strategy
areas or other lands within the Leard Forest Mining Precinct;
(f) consider cumulative impacts and potential for developing joint initiative with other mines
within the Leard Forest Mining Precinct for enhancing and conserving Aboriginal cultural
heritage values.
56.
Heritage Management Plan
The Proponent shall prepare and implement a Heritage Management Plan for the project to
the satisfaction of the Director - General. This plan must:
(a) Be prepared by suitably qualified and experienced person/s whose appointment has
been endorsed by the Director-General;
(b) Be prepared in consultation with the OEH and the local Aboriginal stakeholders (in
relation to the management of Aboriginal heritage values);
(c) Be submitted to the Director-general for approval prior to any development that may
impact heritage items, unless the Director- General agrees otherwise;
(d) Include the following for the management of Aboriginal heritage:
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A detailed plan for the implementation of the approved Aboriginal Heritage
Conservation Strategy;
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A description of the measures that would be implemented for ;
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Protecting, monitoring and managing Aboriginal sites on the site which are
outside of the approved disturbance area;
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Maintaining and managing reasonable access for Aboriginal stakeholders to
heritage items on the site and within the Biodiversity Offset Strategy areas;

Managing the discovery of any human remains or previously unidentified
Aboriginal objects on site, including (in the case of human remains) stop work
provisions and notification protocols; ongoing consultation of the local Aboriginal
stakeholders in the conservation and management of Aboriginal cultural heritage
both on-site and within any Aboriginal heritage conservation areas; ensuring any
workers on site receive suitable heritage inductions prior to carrying out any
activities which may disturb Aboriginal sites, and that suitable records are kept of
these inductions;
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A strategy for the storage and management of any heritage items salvaged on
site, both during the project and long term.
(e) Include the following for the management of historic heritage;
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A detailed plan for the implementation of mitigation and management measures
for historic heritage items identified to be impacted by the project, in particular
proposed consultation, archival recording, research and archaeological
investigations to be undertaken for the locally significant Heathcliffe residence
prior to and during any disturbance;
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A detailed plan for management measures for maintaining or enhancing the
heritage values of heritage items on project – related land which are outside of
the approved disturbance area;
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A description of the measures that would be implemented for;
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Managing the discovery of human remains or previously unidentified heritage
items on site; and
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Ensuring worker on site receive suitable heritage induction prior to carrying out
any development on site, and that suitable records are kept of these inductions.
Notes – The Department acknowledges that the initial Heritage Management Plan
may not include a detailed plan for the implementation of the Aboriginal Heritage
Conservation Strategy. If this occurs the Proponent will be require to update the
plan as soon as practicable following the Director- General’s approval of the
Aboriginal Heritage Conservation Strategy.
57.
Archaeological Salvage Program
The proponent shall prepare and implement an Archaeological Salvage Program for the
project to the satisfaction of the Director-General. This Program must:
(a) Be prepared by suitably qualified and experienced person/s whose appointment
has been endorsed by the Director –General;
(b)
be prepared in consultation with the OEH and the local Aboriginal
stakeholders;
(c) incorporate methodology including:
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Sub-surface testing
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Staged salvage, based on anticipated mine planning;
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Pre-disturbance monitoring;
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Site assessment and reporting protocols;
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Research objectives to inform knowledge of Aboriginal occupation;

Protection, storage and management of salvaged Aboriginal objects;

Addressing relevant statutory requirements under the National Parks and
Wildlife Act 1974; and
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Proposed long term plan for protection of salvaged Aboriginal objects.
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Appendix B Relevant Legislation
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Statutory Requirements
Statutory requirements include any Commonwealth, State or local requirements under any provisions of
relevant acts and regulations, environmental planning instruments (e.g. State Environmental Planning
Policies, Regional Environmental Plans, Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans) and
any other relevant guidelines.
While all efforts are made to detail these legislative requirements at the time of the preparation of this
document, it is BCPL’s Environment Superintendant’s responsibility to ensure identification of, and
compliance with, all relevant legislative requirements.
Commonwealth
The following Commonwealth statutory requirements associated with the management of cultural heritage
issues during the operations phase of the Project have been considered during the development of this
CHMP.
National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975
The National Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act 1975 provides for the establishment and management
of parks and reserves at a national level.
This Act provides structure for the protection of Aboriginal cultural heritage at a Commonwealth level and
allows tradition use of land and water by Aboriginals.
No such places occur within the Project boundary or the near vicinity.
World Heritage Properties Conservation Act, 1983
The World Heritage Properties Conservation Act 1983 provides certain protection and conservation for
World Heritage listed places.
This Act enables Aboriginal places to form the basis of designation of the World Heritage Area, for
example Willandra Lakes.
No such places occur within the Project boundary or the near vicinity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection (Interim Protection) Act 1984
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection (Interim Protection) Act 1984 allows
Aboriginal people to apply to the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment to make a protective
declaration where a site or area of “particular significance to Aboriginal in accordance with Aboriginal
tradition” from desecration. The Minister is required to consider whether the site is afforded adequate
protection prior to making the declaration. The declaration can be of any length of time and is subject to
public submissions. Declarations are put before both Federal Houses of Parliament and can be
disallowed. Section 13(3) allows the Minister to nominate a mediator to resolve matters to which the
declaration application relates (Farrier et al p 328-329).
No applications within the Project boundary or the near vicinity have been made.
Native Title Act 1993
The Native Title Act 1993 (NT Act) establishes a framework for the protection and recognition of native
title in Australia. It is administered by the Native Title Tribunal, which is responsible for maintaining a
register of native title claimants and holders. Under this Act, native title claimants and holders must be
consulted before a mining lease is granted on land over which a native title claim applies. The NT Act
prescribes that native title can be extinguished under certain circumstances, including the granting of
freehold land.
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There is one active registered native claim (Tribunal File Number NC2011/006) over the Project area,
which was filed in December 2011 by the Gomeroi People. BCPL will undertake appropriate consultation
as required for any land impacted by the claim.
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian
Government's key piece of environmental legislation which commenced 16 July 2000.
The EPBC Act focuses Commonwealth Government interests on the protection of matters of national
environmental significance, with the states and territories having responsibility for matters of state and
local significance. The Commonwealth Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and
the Arts (the Department) administers the EPBC Act. The objectives of the EPBC Act are to provide for
the protection of the environment, on matters of National environmental significance, conserve Australian
biodiversity, provide a streamlined national environmental assessment and approvals process, enhance
the protection and management of important natural and cultural places. The Act also controls the
international movement of plants and animals (wildlife), wildlife specimens and products made or derived
from wildlife. The Act aims to promote ecologically sustainable development through the conservation and
ecologically sustainable use of natural resources.
No cultural places subject to this Act are known to occur within or in the near vicinity of the project
boundary. Under the EPBC Act, Matters of National Environmental Significance (MNES) were assessed
and identified, including Box Gum Woodland CEEC and habitat for threatened species. Mitigation and
offset measures have been proposed.
New South Wales
The following New South Wales statutory requirements associated with the management of cultural
heritage issues during the operations phase of the Project have been considered during the development
of this CHMP.
Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
In summary, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act), facilitates mechanisms
to encourage:
The proper management, development and conservation of natural and artificial resources, including
agricultural land, natural areas, forests, minerals, water, cities, towns and villages for the purpose of
promoting the social and economic welfare of the community and a better environment
The promotion and co-ordination of the orderly and economic use and development of land
The protection of the environment, including the protection and conservation of native animals and plants,
including threatened species, populations and ecological communities, and their habitats
The sharing of the responsibility for environmental planning between the different levels of government in
the State
The EP&A Act also provides for consideration of Aboriginal heritage and referral to NSW Office of
Environment and Heritage (OEH) as part of the development approval process, where an Aboriginal
object or place is to be impacted. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is the approval body for
BCPL Continuation of Mining which has been assessed as a transitional Part 3A project. Part 3A
approvals “turn off” the requirement for Permits under s87 and s90 of the National Parks and Wildlife Act
1974.
National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974
The National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (as amended) (NPW Act) is the primary legislation regulating
the protection of Aboriginal heritage through the administration of Part 6 of the NPW Act.
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An Aboriginal object is any deposit, object or material evidence (not being a handicraft made for sale)
relating to Aboriginal habitation of the area that comprises NSW being inhabited before or concurrent with
the occupation of that area by persons of non-Aboriginal extraction and includes Aboriginal remains (as
defined within the meaning of the NPW Act).
An Aboriginal place is a place which has been declared so by the Minister administrating the NPW Act
because he or she believes that the place is or was of special significance to Aboriginal culture. It may or
may not contain Aboriginal objects.
The Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) responsibilities under part 6 of the NPW Act are triggered
where a development activity is likely to impact on Aboriginal objects (also referred to as sites) and
declared Aboriginal places. The requirement for an approval for impact by the Executive Coordinator of
OEH under sections 90 and 87 of the NPW Act is not required for this project which is subject to the Part
3A approval process.
Obligations to report the recording of new sites and impacts / salvage of known sites are required to be
met under Section 89A of the NPW Act. The purpose of this section is to keep the AHIMS database
informed of sites recorded and changes in condition. The ongoing management of objects after salvage
is managed through the CHMP and a Care and Control agreement under s89 is not required for Part 3A
approvals.
Brigalow and Nandewar Community Conservation Area Act 2005
The Brigalow and Nandewar Community Conservation Area Act 2005 (BNC Act) provides the framework
for the management of all the land in the Community Conservation Area (BNC Conservation Area) of the
Brigalow and Nandewar area. The BNC Act was entered into by the Minister for Climate Change and the
Environment, the Minister for Primary Industries and the Community Conservation Council who manage
the agreement through OEH.
The agreement applies to crown land that has been divided into four zones:
Zone 1 – national park managed under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.
Zone 2 – Reserved Aboriginal Area under the NPW Act.
Zone 3 – State conservation area under the NPW Act for the purposes of conservation, recreation and
exploration, mining and petroleum production.
Zone 4 – dedicated as state forest under the Forestry Act 1916 for the purposes of forestry, recreation
and mineral extraction.
The Leard State Forest, and therefore the majority of the Project area, is located in Zone 4.
Heritage Act 1977
The Heritage Act 1977 is concerned with all aspects of conservation ranging from the most basic
protection against damage and demolition, to restoration and enhancement. It recognises two levels of
heritage significance, State significance and Local significance, across a broad range of values.
Some key provisions of the Act are:
The establishment and functions of the Heritage Council (Part 2);
Interim heritage orders (Part 3)
The State Heritage Register (Part 3A);
Heritage Agreements (Part 3B);
The protection of archaeological deposits and relics (Part 6); and
The management of State government owned and managed items (Part 8).
Generally this Act provides protection to items that have been identified, assessed and listed on various
registers including State government Section 170 registers, LEPs and the State Heritage Register. The
only ‘blanket’ protection provisions in the Act relate to the protection of archaeological deposits and relics.
The usual requirement for a S140 permit or excavation exemption prior to disturbance of archaeological
deposits and relics is not required under a Part 3A approval, and the management of those activities are
prescribed through the approved CHMP.
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State Environmental Planning Policy (Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries)
2007
State Environmental Planning Policy (Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries) 2007
(Mining SEPP) aims to provide for the proper management and development of mineral, petroleum and
extractive material resources for the social and economic welfare of the State.
Clause 7 of the Mining SEPP lists ‘mining’ as permissible on any land, with development consent when
carried out on ‘land where development for the purposes of agriculture or industry may be carried out
(with or without development consent) or land that is, immediately before the commencement of this
clause, the subject of a mining lease under the Mining Act 1992 or a mining licence under the Offshore
Minerals Act 1999)’.
Part 3 of the SEPP provides matters for consideration by the consent authority before determining an
application including natural resource management and environmental management.
Local
The following local statutory requirements associated with the management of cultural heritage issues
during the operations phase of the Project have been considered during the development of this CHMP.
Narrabri Local Environmental Plan No 2
The Narrabri Local Environmental Plan No 2 NLEP) sets the framework for the land use in the Narrabri
Shire. The plan includes a new set of land use zones and provides detailed requirements for
development. It also establishes what types of development may be permitted on a particular parcel of
land with the permission of Council.
The objective of the following division is to protect and conserve archaeological sites and places of
Aboriginal, natural or European cultural significance. It does this by making provisions that conserve the
remaining fabric, relics, settings and views, and evidence of the cultural significance of heritage items and
the environment of heritage conservation areas.
No items within the Project area are listed on the NLEP. However note that should BCPL intend to alter
or impact upon any building on the properties owned by the company, where the proposed activity did not
form part of the Part 3A project approval, then the activity would be subject to Narrabri Council’s
requirements and approvals.
Division 5 - Heritage conservation Items of the environmental heritage
(1) A person shall not in respect of a building, work, relic or place that is an item of the environmental
heritage:
(a) Demolish, renovate or extend the building or work,
(b) Damage or despoil the relic or any part of the relic,
(c) Excavate any land for the purpose of exposing or removing the relic,
(d) Erect a building on the land on which that building, work or relic is situated or the land which
comprises that place,
(e) Subdivide the land on which that building, work or relic is situated or the land which comprises that
place, except with the consent of the Council.
(2) The Council shall not grant consent to a development application in respect of an item of the
environmental heritage unless it has made an assessment of:
(a) The significance of the item as an item of the environmental heritage of the Shire of Narrabri,
(b) The extent to which the carrying out of the development in accordance with the consent would affect
the historic, scientific, cultural, social, archaeological, architectural, natural or aesthetic significance of the
item and its site,
(c) Where the setting of the item, and in particular, whether any stylistic, horticultural or archaeological
features of the setting, should be retained, and
(d) Where the item is a building;
(i) whether the building constitutes a danger to the users or occupiers of that building or to the public,
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(ii) the colour, texture, style, size and type of finish of any materials to be used on the exterior of the
building, the effect which the use of those materials will have on the appearance of the exterior of the
building and the similarity of the materials to be used to materials used in other existing buildings in its
vicinity,
(iii) the style, size, proportion and position of openings for any windows and doors which will result from,
or be affected by, the carrying out of the development, and
(iv) the pitch and form of the roof, if any.
Development in the vicinity of an item of the environmental heritage
The Council shall not consent to the carrying out of development in the vicinity of an item of the
environmental heritage unless it has made an assessment of the effect which the carrying out of that
development will have on the historic, scientific, cultural, social, archaeological, architectural, natural or
aesthetic significance of the item of environmental heritage and its settings.
Section 5 Definitions
In this LEP, except in so far as the context or subject-matter otherwise indicates or requires, an item of
the environmental heritage means a building, work, relic or place described in Schedule 1 of the LEP.
Schedule 1 of the LEP does not contain any items located within the Project boundary or the near vicinity.
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Appendix C CHMP Meeting Attendance Sheet &
RAPs Comments on the CHMP
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RAPs Comments
The meeting held on the 16.08.2012 gave the opportunity for RAPs to raise issues that could be
addressed through the CHMP. The main issues raised (in italics) and how they have been addressed are
as follows:
Discussion regarding the representativeness of the original 6 RAPs involved in the project.
BPCL have committed to engage all 32 RAPs in the ongoing involvement in the Projects’ management
via the ASCF. The roster for fieldwork will also include all 32 RAPs.
A process to be developed for ‘sign off’ of salvage areas on completion.
BPCL have agreed that this would be an effective management tool and the details of how it will work will
be developed with the ASCF prior to salvage commencing.
The experience of fieldworkers who will sign off on works and make decisions in the field.
BPCL put forward the idea of the ASCF nominate senior fieldworkers – based on experience- so that the
roster can be worked so that there is at least one senior fieldworker in the field at any time. This person/s
would then be in a position to make decisions, to call upon the assistance of another senior fieldworker as
required and in the case of minor monitoring work, call on the archaeologist as required. The senior
fieldworker will also be involved in training of less experienced RAPs (or representatives of). Other
training ideas include further artefact identification days as carried out with archaeologists, experienced
RAPs and the entire RAP group on the 16th August, 2012. Senior fieldworkers will also report back to the
ASCF on how processes and procedures are working in the field.
The process originally put forward for the management of location of previously unknown sites was
amended from BPCL contacting the archaeologist to BPCL contacting at least 2 RAPs, at least one of
which would be a nominated senior fieldworker, to determine site significance and management
strategies. The senior fieldworker can also call in assistance from another senior fieldworker and or the
archaeologist as desired.
The production of educational material was also raised.
BPCL have agreed that this would be a very productive outcome and committed to explore it further
through the ASCF.
The meeting then motioned for an agreement to the CHMP on the condition that these changes were
incorporated into the plan. All agreed – two abstained – Cacatua as they had prepared a written
response and the LALC as the Mitchum needed to discuss with the board (refer to attendance sheet
below).
The CHMP has been amended to include the unknown site process, confirmation that amendments
resulting from ASCF suggestions will be attached to the CHMP for implementation as they arise and fully
incorporated with each review.
What employment opportunities will be available at the mine for local Aboriginal people.
Employment opportunities will be explored through the ACHS. BPCL currently employ Aboriginal people
based on merit.
The meeting minutes are available on request and the written responses have been forwarded to DoPI
with this CHMP.
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Table D-1
Sites clustered under one name and AHIMS No:
AHIMS No.
AHIMS Site Card Name
Sites Included
20-4-0198
BCD1
BCD1
20-4-0199
BCD2
BCD 2
20-4-0200
BCD3
BCD 3
20-4-0216
LFNV1,2,3,4 &13
NV1, NV2, NV3, NV4, NV13
20-4-0217
LFNV5,6,14,15,16,18 &19
NV5, NV6, NV14, NV15, NV16, NV18, NV19
20-4-0218
LF NV 7,8,9
NV7, NV8, NV9
20-4-0219
LF NV10
NV10
20-4-0220
LFNV11
NV11
20-4-0221
LFNV12
NV12
20-4-0222
LFNV25,26,27
NV25, NV26, NV27
20-4-0223
LFNV28,29,31
NV28, NV29, NV31
20-4-0224
LF NV 24,51-61 & 63
20-4-0225
LFNV30
NV24, NV51, NV52, NV53, NV54, NV55,
NV56, NV57, NV58, NV59, NV60, NV61, NV63
NV30
20-4-0226
LFNV32
NV32
20-4-0227
LFNV33
NV33
20-4-0228
LFNV 49,50 & 62
NV49, NV50, NV62
20-4-0229
LFNV 77, 78
NV77, NV78
20-4-0201
HR NV64, 66-70
NV64, NV66, NV67, NV68, NV69, NV70
20-4-0202
HRNV20&75
NV20, NV75
20-4-0203
HRNV21
NV21
20-4-0204
HRNV22
NV22
20-4-0205
HRNV34
NV34 (double recording of 20-4-0074)
20-4-0206
HRNV 35 & 36
NV35, NV36
20-4-0207
HRNV 37-39
NV37, NV38, NV39
20-4-0208
HR NV 65
NV65
20-4-0209
HR NV 71-74
NV71, NV72, NV73, NV74
20-4-0210
HRNV76
NV76
20-4-0211
HRNV 40
NV40
20-4-0212
HRNV 41-44
NV41, NV42, NV43, NV44
20-4-0213
HRNV 45
NV45
20-4-0214
HRNV 46,47&23
NV46, NV47, NV23
20-4-0215
HRNV 48
NV48
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Table D-2
ARAS 2005 sites BCPL Sites remaining in-situ
AHIMS
Site_Name
Site_Type
Easting
Northing
Artefact
Density
Management
Status
24-4-0110
BC 16
Scarred tree
227387
6611077
20-4-0111
BC 17
Isolated Find
227644
6608315
1
Current
20-4-0112
BC 18
Isolated Find
227622
6608416
1
Current
20-4-0113
BC 19
Isolated Find
227622
6608492
1
Current
20-4-0116
BC 22
Isolated Find
227767
6608516
1
Current
24-4-0118
BC 24
Isolated Find
226039
6610496
1
Current
20-4-0119
BC 25
Isolated Find
226014
6610716
1
Current
20-4-0120
BC 26
Isolated Find
225879
6611038
1
Current
20-4-0124
BC 30
Scarred tree
226425
6608589
1
Current
20-4-0125
BC 31
Artefact Scatter
225354
6609238
2
Current
20-4-0126
BC 32
Isolated Find
225147
6609354
1
Current
20-4-0127
BC 33
Artefact Scatter
225058
6609442
5
Current
20-4-0128
BC 34
Artefact Scatter
225940
6611680
60
Current
20-4-0129
BC 36
Isolated Find
230527
6609006
1
Current
20-4-0130
BC 37
Historic Scarred
Tree
226785
6608396
1
Current
20-4-0134
BC 42
Artefact Scatter
226309
6608430
6
Current
20-4-0136
BC 43
Artefact Scatter
226155
6608455
15
Current
20-4-0139
BC 46
Artefact Scatter
226098
6608743
28
Current
20-4-0140
BC 47
Artefact Scatter
226157
6608862
3
Current
20-4-0142
BC 49
Isolated Find
226057
6608625
1
Current
20-4-0143
BC 50
Scarred Tree
225982
6608482
1
Current
20-4-0144
BC 51
Scarred Tree
226179
6608523
1
Current
20-4-0145
BC 52
Scarred Tree
226306
6608432
1
Current
20-4-0147
BC 54
Artefact Scatter
225773
6611647
81
Current
Current
102
Table D-3 Sites on the BCPL lease identified by Tarrawonga
AHIMS
Site_Name
Site_Type
Easting
Northing
Artefact
Density
Management
Status
20-4-0299
TCEP-ST-001
Scarred Tree
228998
6608401
20-4-0302
TCEP-IF-001
Isolated find
228841
6608319
1
Current
20-4-0303
TCEP-IF-002
Isolated find
229020
6608474
1
Current
20-4-0306
TCEP-IF-005
Isolated find
231525
6608604
1
Current
20-4-0322
TCEP-OS-001
Open scatter
231590
6608721
3
Current
20-4-0323
TCEP-OS-002
Open scatter
231503
6608363
3
Current
20-4-0324
TCEP-OS-003
Open scatter
231338
6608099
6
Current
20-4-0325
TCEP-OS-004
Open scatter
231340
6608288
2
Current
20-4-0326
TCEP-OS-005
Open scatter
231211
6608107
2
Current
20-4-0327
TCEP-OS-006
Open scatter
231225
6607945
6
Current
20-4-0328
TCEP-OS-007
Open scatter
231309
6607856
8
Current
20-4-0342
TCEP-ST-002
Scarred tree
231307
6608235
Current
20-4-0347
TCEP-ST-010
Scarred tree
227984
6608219
Current
20-4-0348
TCEP-ST-011
Scarred tree
228319
6608164
Current
Current
103
Table D-4
Site Specific Management Recommendations*
Status following
management measures
Sites
Significance
Management Recommendations
Leard Forest NV 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,11,12,13, 14, 49, 50 &
62.
BC 17, 24, 25, 31, 32 & 33.
BC 36
Southern Area (excluded from this survey)
BCD 1 & 2
BCD 3
Lower Drainage Area NV24, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58,
59, 60, 61 & 63
Moderate to High
Moderate to low
Delineate an area around these sites that contains potential subsurface artefacts. To be managed
according to the AHMP.
Low
Outside Project Boundary
In far southern part of the site – status unchanged from (Insite 2008)
Extant
Moderate to high
Moderate
Outside the footprint of development – to be retained and managed according to the AHMP.
Extant
Leard Forest – Scarred trees
NV 25, 26, & 27
BC 30 & 37
Plain – Scarred tree NV 35, 36 & 37
Moderate
Trees retained in-situ and managed, ie fenced and protected from inadvertent impact. Details of
protocols in the AHMP.
Extant
Leard Forest –
NV6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 18 & 19
Moderate to High
Undertake manual salvage excavations and test probes. Full extent and methodology of
excavation undertaken at each site to be determined in consultation with the stakeholders.
Detailed methodologies to be included the AHMP.
Excavated and destroyed
Moderate
To be managed as part of Leard State Forest assemblage – potential locations for test probes.
Leard Forest - Scarred trees
NV28, 29, 30, 31, 32 & 33, BC16
Lower drainage area Scarred trees
BC 50, 51 &52
Plain - Scarred trees
NV 34, 76
Haul Road - Plain
NV 20, 21, 22, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73,
74, 75, 77 &78
Haul Road – Baan Baa Ranges
NV 48
High cultural
significance
These trees will require relocation to an appropriate location as determined by the stakeholders.
Salvaged, excavated and
destroyed.
Relocated
High
Manual excavation of any features or high concentrations of artefacts. Full extent and
methodology to be determined.
Excavated and destroyed
Haul Road – Baan Baa Ranges
NV 23, 46 & 47
NV 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 & 45
NV38
Haul Road, lower drainage areaNV 52,53,
Haul Road lower drainage area –
BC 18, 19, 22, 31, 37, 42, 43, 46, & 47 49.
High – moderate
Manual excavation and grader scrapes to salvage an effective sample in a manner developed
with the community.
Collection – possible probe
Excavated, salvaged and
destroyed
Small test probes for subsurface potential – probably low in which case surface collection will
suffice.
Assess potential for sub-surface deposits. Salvage by collection and excavation.
Salvaged and destroyed
BC 34 & 54
Leard Forest - BC 26
High Cultural
significance
Extant
Trees to be retained within the TSR – not impacted by the Project
Not all scarred trees on the haul road will be impacted, particularly in the Travelling Stock Reserve
(35, 36, 37). Trees not to be impacted will be retained in-situ.
Note NV 34 is re-recording of 20-4-0074
Record location and collect all artefacts from the surface. Small test probes for sub surface
potential where necessary.
Low
Moderate
Low
Moderate
Moderate to high
Salvaged and destroyed
Excavated salvaged and
destroyed.
*Note: site NV17 has been used to identify the stone cairn that has not yet been determined as a “site”. Hence it is not included in the figures of sites that will be impacted. It will be registered and
managed as a site if further investigation shows it not to be an agricultural feature.
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Table D-5
Site
Name
Landform
NV 1
Leard Forest
NV4
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
NV6
Site Details recorded 2009 (Insite Heritage)
Location
GPS
(UTM,
datum
WGS84)
223601
6610542
Exposure
(Approx.
m)
Visibility
Description
6m x 6m
50% SV
80% AV
Located in exposure in track way. 1x chalcedony core and 1x chalcedony flake identified. Approx. 10m south on
west side of road 3x chalcedony cores and 1x chalcedony flake also located.
223679
6609552
15m x 20m,
5m x 40m
50% SV
80% AV
Located in track way, and small track offshoot approx. 40m long which ended at 223846,6611269. Site defined by
surface disturbance.. 39 Artefacts located at site. Quartz artefacts included: 1 blade, 5 broken flakes, 1 core, 7
flakes, 3 flaked pieces. Artefacts manufactured from Chalcedony: 4 broken flakes, 4 flakes. Chert artefacts: 1 broken
flake, 1 flake. FGS artefacts: 1 broken flake, 4 flakes, Silcrete: 2 broken flakes, 2 flakes, Volcanic: 1 broken flake, 1
flake, 1 flaked piece. 7x angular fragments of quartz and 12x angular fragments of chalcedony also noted at the site.
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
229224
6612795
5m x 5m
SV 80%
AV 80%
1 x brown red mudstone flake mid section possible redirecting located on vehicle track to the south off main ridge
road. Track ends approx. 50m past location of the artefact.
NV5
Leard Forest
Ridge line
229342
6612823
5m x 5
SV 80%
AV 80%
Two artefacts - 1x Black/grey volcanic flake, and a volcanic broken axe head which has been pecked on one side
located in track way along ridge line
NV7
Leard Forest
Base of slope
227368
6612638
5m x 5m
SV 60-70%
AV 90%
Located in the Leard Forest at the base of slope in an access road. White /pink silcrete flake possible scraper.
NV8
Leard Forest
base of slope
227396
6612675
5m x 5m
SV 60-70%
AV 90%
1 x mudstone flake, distal portion with multi directional dorsal scars.
NV9
Leard Forest
base of slope
227413
6612688
5m x 5m
SV 60-70%
AV 90%
1x grey, fine grained silcrete flake, distal portion located in road way at base of slope
NV10
Leard Forest
Flats
227341
6612386
3m x 6m
BC34
Located on creek flats/terrace in sandy soil. All artefacts located in exposure previously dug over by wild pigs
2 x FGS flakes and 2x FGS broken flakes identified.
225915
6611661
Site relocation. Site has been salvaged but some artefacts still noted. 1 x mudstone flaked piece, 1 x chalcedony
flake and 1 x silcrete flake. The site is located on a ridge creek/margin.
NV35
TSR Holding
Paddock
215619
6607338
Scarred tree in midst of TSR holding paddock. 2x scars on a 'Brimble Box'. Scars No.1, located on right hand side of
tree situated 52cm above base of tree - 330mm long x 340mm wide x 200mm deep. Regrowth noted. Scar No. 2
(left hand side of tree) 500mm x 160mm x 160mm (regrowth).
NV36
TSR Holding
Paddock
215647
6607336
Scarred tree. Scar dimensions: 380mm x160mm x 200mm regrowth. Scar situated 960mm from base of tree.
NV 37
Haul Rd/Train
Line
Lower Slopes
215541
6607376
Located near an unformed track. A very old scar on a 'Brimble Box'. 1000mm x 1150mm x 100-190mm regrowth.
Tree still living.
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Site
Name
Landform
Location
GPS
(UTM,
datum
WGS84)
215511
6607407
Exposure
(Approx.
m)
Description
SV 20%
AV 50%
1 x reddish volcanic flake located in exposure in stony paddock. Background gravels of similar rock type noted.
NV 38
Haul Rd/ Train
Line Lower
Slopes
Possible
Stone
Formation
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Foot slope
215499
6607413
3m x 3m
NV39
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
215342
6607421
1m x 4m
SV10%
AV 80%
1 x green volcanic flake. Located adjacent to exposure in gateway. Background gravel. 1 x volcanic core, 4 x
chalcedony angular fragments.
NV40
Haul Rd / Rail
Loop Lower
Slopes/Flood
Plain
Haul Rd / Rail
Loop
Flood plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Floodplain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Floodplain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Lower
Scree Slope
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Lower
Slope
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Lower slopes
215209
6607087
20m x 20m
SV30-60%
AV 80%
Located in exposure in stony ploughed paddock adjacent to vehicle track. 1 x chalcedony core. 1 x large
chalcedony core. At 215076, 6606823 1 x flake chert. 2 x chalcedony angular fragment.
215177
6606688
5m x 5m
SV30-60%
AV 80%
Located in stony cleared paddock/grazing area
1 x white FGS flake/core.
215206
6606618
5m x 5m
SV30-60%
AV 80%
1 x chalcedony core in eroded exposure in paddock.
215205
6606338
10m x 5m
SV60%
AV100%
Located in exposure in unformed road in a stony cleared paddock. 2x chalcedony cores situated approx. 10m apart.
215253
6606444
3m x 2m
SV60%
AV90-100%
1 x silcrete core located in cleared stony paddock on Lower scree slope.
215339
6605495
215158
6605133
5m x 5m
SV20%
AV80%
SV20%
AV80%
1 x chalcedony flake ex located on property "The Rock".
215091
6605058
5m x 5m
SV20%
AV80%
2x chalcedony flakes i.
214606
6604800
40m x 15m
SV 90%
AV 100%
Leard Forest
Ridgeline
Leard Forest
Ridgeline
225832
6611600
225861
6611635
Located on lower slopes adjacent to cleared area for cattle (fences, water troughs ect).
At 214606, 6604800 2x chalcedony flaked pieces, 1 x chalcedony flake 25x15x5, 1x chalcedony flake distal end
15x10x5mm
At 214577,6604813 2x angular . fragments chalcedony, 1 x pot lid piece of chalcedony, 1 x light grey FGS, 1 FGS
flake,1 x chalcedony flake. At 214572,6604814 1x chalcedony flake, 1 x cream/pink FGS, 2x angular fragments
chalcedony. 1x FGS flake possible blade, usewear both margin, distal snap. 1x cream/pink quartz flake . Approx 2m
east 2x angular fragments chalcedony. 4 x chalcedony flakes, 1 x chalcedony angular fragment.
Relocation of previously recorded site. 11 artefacts, 1 angular fragment, 1 flaked piece.
NV41
NV42
NV43
NV44
NV45
NV46
NV47
NV48
BC34
BC54
6m x 6m
Visibility
5m x 5m
Possible stone formation located on a foot slope of a rocky hill. Dimensions: Height 94cm boulders approx 20-30cm
in size. loose boulders in filled between two larger boulders. May be historic stone picking/clearing paddock. Further
investigation recommended. Height of feature 94cm between adjoining boulders x 49-40cm, Depth 165-98cm.
1 x chalcedony flake
Relocation of previously recorded site. Large site. Artefacts located at 225659, 6611616 (16 artefacts, 1 angular
fragment quartz), 225701, 6611587 (15 artefacts, 1 x angular fragment quartz milky, 1 x grey FGS heat shatter.
Grinding Grooves identified at 225861, 6611635. Two sets of grinding grooves located on sandstone boulder approx
1.5m x 1m x 0.4m. GG1 dimensions: 410 x 50 x 15mm. GG2 390 x 30 x 10mm. Boulder orientated NW/SE.
225654, 6611616-225662,6611570 13 angular fragments (3 mudstone, 7 chalcedony, 3 quartz)
Also in this section 3 flakes chalcedony, 6 flakes mudstone, 2 silcrete blades, 1 silcrete flake
225670,6611557 Angular fragments 11 chalcedony, 1 mudstone. 3 chalcedony flakes, 2 mudstone flakes,1
chalcedony blade, 2 chalcedony broken flakes
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Site
Name
Landform
Location
GPS
(UTM,
datum
WGS84)
Exposure
(Approx.
m)
Visibility
Description
225632,6611566 quartz core
Also recorded just west of nearby modified tree:4 mudstone broken flakes, 1 mudstone flake, 1 chalcedony flake, 1
chalcedony broken flake, 1 chalcedony angular fragment.
At 225778,6611540 Angular fragments: 3 chalcedony, 3 quartz. 6 chalc broken flakes, 8 chalcedony flake, 2
chalcedony flaked piece, 2 fgs flake, 3 fgs broken flake, 4 fgs flakes, 1 quartz flake, 1 silcrete flake, 1 fgs scraper
At 225785,6611456 Volcanic broken hand axe
NV49
Leard Forest
Lower Slopes
224896
6609111
25m x 75m
SV75%
AV75%
NV50
Edge of Leard
Forest. Lower
Slopes
Haul Rd/ Rail
Corridor Flood
Plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
224768
6609052
40m x 50m
SV75%
AV50%
225360
6606276
5m x 5m
SV25%
AV50%
225112
6608260
1m x 1m
Sv75%
AV75%
1 artefact identified (chalcedony flake).
225076
6608251
1m x 1m
Sv75%
AV75%
1x chalcedony flake located in small eroded exposure
225426
6607961
5m x 100m
Sv75%
AV10%
Located on contour bank. Site runs along exposure created by contour bank. Archaeological visibility hindered by
vegetation and surface disturbance. 7 artefacts recorded (1x chalcedony broekn flake, 1x mudstone core, 1x
mudstone flake, 1x mudstone broken flake, 3x chalcedony flakes) 2 angular fragments of chalcedony also noted.
225055
6607899
20m x 5m
SV75%
75% Av
One isolated artefact located in a small exposure in a paddock. Loci 2 located in small exposure 3x1m 100% SV,
75%AV - 1x silcrete flake. Ephemeral drainage depression located approx. 25m
SV 50%
AV75%
Creek line, ephemeral located approx. 10m away. Potential quarry site. Some chalcedony nodules outcropping in
bed rock
NV51
NV52
NV53
NV54
NV55
NV56
NV57
NV58
NV59
NV60
225256
6607795
Located on slight slope. Visibility good as contour bank runs through centre of site. 15 artefacts recorded (4x
mudstone broken flakes, 3x chalcedony flakes, 2x mudstone flakes, 2x chert flakes, 1xFGS broken flakes, 1x
mudstone core, 1x chalcedony core, 1x FGS flake)and 4 angular fragments (3 x chalcedony, 1 x chert). ephemeral
drainage depression located approx. 10m. Located SW from edge of dam.
Located approx 50m south east of NV 49 adjacent to ephemeral drainage depression. Moderate slope. Site
condition good to disturbed along lower edge. 7 artefacts (3x chalcedony flakes, 1x mudstone core, 1x volcanic
flake, 1 x mudstone broken flake, 1 x FGS broken flake) 6 angular fragments (5 chalcedony, 1 mudstone)
Visibility impeded by vegetation. 1x mudstone broken flake identified.
225180
6608085
4m x 10m
SV100%
AV75%
Site located on contour bank.5 artefacts (1x mudstone core, 1x silcrete core, 2x chalcedony flakes and 1x mudstone
flake). Angular fragments of silcrete and mudstone also noted.
225132
6608121
1m x 1m
SV25%
AV25%
1 isolated mudstone flake located in small exposure along contour bank.
224928
6608115
3m x3m
SV75%
AV75%
2 mudstone flakes located approx. 20m off contour bank
224946
6608068
6m x 50m
SV90%
AV75%
9 artefacts recorded (6x chalcedony flakes, 1x mudstone flake, 1x mudstone core). Disturbance from sedimentation.
1st order ephemeral stream located approx. 40m.
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Site
Name
Landform
Location
GPS
(UTM,
datum
WGS84)
Exposure
(Approx.
m)
Visibility
Description
Plain/Wetland
NV61
NV62
NV63
NV64
NV65
NV66
NV67
NV68
NV69
NV70
NV71
NV72
NV73
NV74
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Lower slopes
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Lower slopes
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Lower
Slopes/Flood
plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Lower
Slopes/Flood
plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Lower
Slopes/Flood
plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Lower
Slopes/Flood
plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Lower
Slopes/Flood
plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Cleared
Flood Plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Cleared
Flood Plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Cleared
Flood Plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Cleared
Flood Plain
225024
6608030
10m x 5m
SV50%
AV0%
Site comprises of an isolated volcanic flake.
224970
6608974
6m x 2m
SV75%
AV75%
4 artefacts recorded (1x Volcanic, fine grained broken flake, 1x volcanic flake, fine grained, 1x mudstone flake and
1x mudstone core).
224863
6607981
15m x 20m
Sv90%
AV90%
6 artefacts recorded (4x chalcedony flakes, 1x chalcedony broken flake, 1x mudstone broken flake).
221905
6608334
5m x 5m
Sv80%
AV80%
Located in disturbed context - 1x chalcedony flake noted.
221304
6608652
3m x 30m
SV80%
AV80%
221930
6608381
3m x 25m
SV80%
AV50%
Exposure in cleared paddock. Numerous chalcedony fragments across paddock. 8 artefacts (2x mudstone flakes, 1x
mudstone core, 1x chalcedony core, 1x volcanic core, 1x volcanic flake, 1x chalcedony flake and 1x chalcedony
broken flake)
3 artefacts (2x chalcedony cores, 1 x chalcedony flake) and several angular fragments noted. Site situated on slight
slope, located in exposure north of Haul Rd.
222084
6608311
25m x 2m
SV90%
AV75%
Artefact scatter located in exposure approx 25 x 2m. Numerous artefacts of chalcedony also noted. Site comprises
of 5x flakes of chalcedony.
222179
6608296
50m x 2m
SV100%
AV10%
Artefacts located on contour bank. 1x chalcedony core, 1x chalcedony flake. Numerous angular fragments on red
and white chalcedony also noted.
222374
6608176
1m x 1m
SV50%
AV50%
Isolated artefact located in small exposure.
222557
6608102
1m x 1m
SV25%
AV25%
Isolated artefact located in small exposure.
219975
6608835
2m x 35m
SV75%
AV50%
Isolated artefact located in exposure adjacent to trackway on flood plain. 1x mudstone flake
219620
6608878
70m x 2m
SV75%
AV50%
Exposure along track way. 1x chalcedony flake located.
219494
6608900
25m x 2m
SV50%
AV50%
Two artefacts located in exposure adjacent to track way.1x chalcedony flake, 1x mudstone flake
219106
6608955
10m x 2m
SV25%
AV25%
One artefact located, mudstone flake, located in exposure.
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Site
Name
NV75
NV76
NV11
NV12
NV13
NV2
NV3
NV14
NV15
NV16
NV18
NV19
NV20
NV21
NV22
NV23
NV24
NV24
Landform
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Cleared
Flood Plain/Lower
slopes
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood Plain
Location
GPS
(UTM,
datum
WGS84)
217277
6607988
Exposure
(Approx.
m)
1m x 1m
Visibility
Description
SV50%
AV50%
Artefact located in small exposure on a gentle slope. 1x mudstone flake
216773
6607827
Modified tree, located on level flood plain in cleared heavily grassed grazing approx. 40m from the Namoi River. One
scar identified: Length1570mm, Width at mid point 210mm, regrowth left 180mm, regrowth right 220mm. Scar
commences 850mm from base of tree. Fire damage, rot and limb fall also noted.
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
225126
6612750
223805
6610902
223477
6609967
223572
6609722
223650
6609605
3m x 3m
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
Leard Forest
Ridge Line
Leard Forest
ridge Line
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood plain
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
229522
6612412
228138
6612774
227717
6612483
228700
6612330
228350
6612270
217315
6607905
4m x 4m
218459
6608295
100m x
10m
SV50%
AV50%
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor Lower
Slopes
Haul Rd/Rail
corridor Lower
Slopes
Haul Rd/Rail
Corridor
Flood
Plain/Wetland
217588
6607848
270m x
90m
SV20%
AV20%
215017
6605133
10m x 10m
224865
6608124
3m x 300m
Haul Rd/Rail
corridor Lower
Slopes - Flood
4m x 4m
5m x 5m
25m x 5m
15m x 5m
4m x 4m
5.5 x 4m
5m x 5m
5m x 5m
5m x 5m
SV90%
AV80%
SV90%
AV80%
SV90%
AV80%
SV75%
AV70%
SV75%
AV70%
SV70%
AV60%
SV70%
AV60%
SV50%
AV40%
SV60%
AV60%
SV60%
AV60%
SV<30%
AV<30%
Isolated artefact, 1 x chalcedony flake located on track way through forest.
Isolated chalcedony flake located in track way.
Artefact scatter (3 broken flakes in total) along approx 70m of track way. Loci 1 at 223482, 6610023 quartz broken
flake. Loci 2 223477,6609967 1x silcrete broken flake, Loci 3 223476,6609949 1x chalcedony flake.
Two flakes of mudstone and chalcedony located in forest track way located approx. 20m apart.
Continues on to NV4 located approx 60m SE. Artefact scatter in track way approx 4.5m wide. Scatter located at
intersection of two forest track ways. Site comprises of two Loci of artefacts several meters apart. 1x mudstone flake
at 223650, 6609605 and 5x flakes of chalcedony at 223658, 6609601
Mudstone broken flake located in exposure in forest track way.
2x chalcedony flakes located approximately in a fairly steep forestry track.
Small mudstone flake located in exposure on gentle slope.
Site located approx. 5m south of forest trackway in cleared area on a gentle slope. One artefact, a mudstone flake,
located in cleared area, and a small silcrete flake located in track offshoot nearby.
Isolated artefact located in forest track way offshoot which terminates in a cleared area approx. 40x50m in size.
Located in exposure in thick grass cover, west of property 'Daisymede'. 2x flakes of chalcedony and mudstone and
2x angular fragments of chalcedony noted.
Located adjacent to Haul Rd. Visibility poor due to thick grass cover. Artefacts located area approx. 100m. 8
Artefacts and 10 angular fragments identified. Angular fragments noted included 6x chalcedony, 1x quartz, 3x chert,
1x silcrete.
Artefacts recorded over an approx. 270 x 90m area (217588 6607848 - 215317,6605940). Located near corner of
property 'Daisymede'. 7 artefacts in total: 1x silcrete flake, 1x volcanic flake, 2x chalcedony flakes, 3x chalcedony
broken flakes, 4x angular fragments of chalcedony, 2x angular fragments of quartz.
Located on lower forest slopes on the west side of the Haul Rd. 1x chalcedony scraper and 1x chalcedony broken
flake. 4x mudstone angular fragments also noted.
SV80%
AV10%
Located in a disturbed context on a contour bank. Closest water ephemeral depression located approx. 50m.
Loci 1 225330, 6608190 3 x mudstone flake, 1 x chalcedony flake.
Loci 2 225260,66082051 flake, 1 broken flake FGS
Loci 3 225067, 6608198 1 chalcedony flake
Loci 4224913, 6608182 1 chalcedony flake, 1 chalcedony angular fragment
Loci 5 224900, 6608119 1 chalcedony flake, 1 mudstone core, 1 mudstone flake
Loci 6 224897, 6608109 1 mudstone flake, 1 chalcedony flake
SV60%
AV60%
Continuation of site in eroded exposures approx. 50m south of the Haul Rd
Loci (224491,6608238) Chalcedony Broken flake, 2 mudstone Broken Flake
Loci (224692,6608607) Mudstone Flake
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Site
Name
Location
GPS
(UTM,
datum
WGS84)
Landform
Exposure
(Approx.
m)
Visibility
Description
SV60-80%
AV60-80%
Loci (224865, 6608124). 101 artefacts identified at this location and 39 angular fragments. Artefacts identified: 44x
Flakes (16x chalcedony, 1x chert, 1x FGS, 21x mudstone, 1x silcrete, 1x volcanic). 38 Broken flakes (15x
chalcedony, 2x chert, 21x mudstone), 4 cores (2x chalcedony, 2 x mudstone), 11 broken cores (7x chalcedony, 4x
mudstone) and 4 implements (1x mudstone scraper, 1x possible quartzite hammerstone, 1x sandstone manuport, 1x
sandstone axe head). Broken hammerstone located at (224841,6608086). Angular fragments noted at the site: 33x
Chalcedony, 2x Silcrete, 3x Mudstone, 1x Quartz 1.
SV40%
AV60%
SV50%
Av80%
Site located in grassed area south of Haul Rd. 1x core and 1x broken core of chalcedony noted. Poor visibility
between road and adjacent fence line due to grass cover. 1x angular fragment of chalcedony also recorded.
Site located in exposure in grassed stony paddock. 8x artefacts identified. 4x flakes (3x mudstone, 1x chalcedony),
1x silcrete possible core, 1x basalt possible core, 3x broken cores (quartz, volcanic, chalcedony). Angular fragments
noted: 7x chalcedony, 1x volcanic.
Modified tree. 1 scar identified on a 'White Box'. 580mm x 120 mm x 90mm. Located 1100mm above ground level.
Plain
NV24
NV77
223825
6608155
223463,6608
033
NV78
NV25
10m x 10m
150 x 15m
225651
6610109
225649
6610101
225661
6610119
227436
6612395
227556
6612564
227321
6611700
227602
6612176
225740
6611543
225971
6611066
NV26
NV27
NV28
NV29
NV30
NV31
NV32
NV33
NV34
1x scar identified on a 'White Box'. 800x250x300mm located <100mm above ground level
1x scar identified on a 'White Box' 780x100x100mm located on tree <100mm from ground level.
1x scar identified on an iron bark. Tree has fallen over. 520x195x65mm. Scar located approx 2.3m above ground
level.
1x scar located on iron bark 1260x250x80mm approx 6.5m from ground level. Tree is lying on ground.
1x scar located on a 'White Box'. 750x160x350mm. circumference of tree at breast height 2.03m. Scar located
350mm above ground level
1x scar located on a 'White Box' 1600x140x250mm. Scar located 250mm above ground level. Circumference at
breast height 2.32m
1 scar located on an 'Ironbark' 650mm above ground level. 940x230x70mm. Lateral axe mark at top of scar
1x scar located on White Box 450mm above ground level. 1650x210x120mm. Circumference of tree at breast height
2.13-1.75m.
216897
6607795
BCD1
Open
/quarry
scatter
BCD2
Open scatter
BCD3
Isolated find
225453E
6607535N
225900
6606697
226322
6606222
Variable
over 200m
x 50m
50m x 1m
10%
12m x 0.52m
90%
80%
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3x scars located on a river red gum. Tree located at a base of knoll on the flood plain. Circumference of tree at
breast height 4.90m. Scar 1 1250x420x280mm at 150mm above ground level. Scar 2 1410x650x220 at 300mm
above ground level. Scar 3 approx 8m from ground level - not measured. Re-recording of 20-4-0074
Plentiful chalcedony fragments of natural and cultural origin. Outcropping natural chalcedony. Opaque grey
chalcedony core and three flakes
Located on two parallel contour banks – mudstone grey/brown 2%cortex, edge damage, flake chalcedony orange
with retouch
Flake IMT grey/black, 2% cortex, edge damage
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Sites salvaged on BCPL lease area.
AHIMS ID
Site Name
Site Type
AHIP
20-4-0094
BC1
IF
#2369
20-4-0096
BC2
IF
#2369
20-4-0097
BC3
IF
#2369
20-4-0098
BC4
IF
#2369
20-4-0099
BC5
IF
#2369
20-4-0100
BC6
IF
#2369
20-4-0101
BC7
IF
#2369
20-4-0102
BC8
IF
#2369
20-4-0103
BC9
IF
#2369
20-4-0104
BC10
IF
#2369
20-4-0105
BC11
IF
#2369
20-4-0106
BC12
IF
#2369
20-4-0107
BC13
IF
#2369
20-4-0108
BC14
IF
#2369
20-4-0109
BC15
IF
#2369
20-4-0110
BC16
IF
#2369
20-4-0115
BC21
IF
#2369
20-4-0121
BC27
IF
#2369
20-4-0122
BC28
IF
#2369
20-4-0123
BC29
IF
#2369
20-4-0124
BC30
IF
#2369
20-4-
BC35
179 artefacts
#2369
20-4-0131
BC38
144 artefacts
#2369
20-4-0132
BC39
IF
#2369
20-4-0133
BC40
10 artefacts
#2369
20-4-0135
BC41
30 artefacts
#2369
20-4-0137
BC44
4 artefacts
#2369
20-4-0138
BC45
4 artefacts
#2369
20-4-0141
BC48
3 artefacts
#2369
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AHIMS ID
Site Name
Site Type
AHIP
20-4-0146
BC53
IF
#2369
20-4-0148
BCHR1
IF
#2369
20-4-0149
BCHR2
IF
#2369
20-4-0150
BCHR3
IF
#2369
20-4-0151
BCHR4
IF
#2369
20-4-0152
BCHR5
IF
#2369
20-4-0153
BCHR6
IF
#2369
20-4-0155
BCHR7
IF
#2369
20-4-0154
BCHR8
IF
#2369
20-4-0293
B/C SLU
40 Artefacts
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Methodology from the Approved ACHAR
The following salvage methodology was developed in conjunction with the stakeholders at a site meeting
held on the 6th December 2011.
In the area of low archaeological potential, the ridge and slope landform units, the area will be stick raked
and then inspected by the stakeholders. Any artefacts found will be collected and their position recorded
by handheld GPS. Should any lenses of artefacts be located a square metre area around the lens will be
excavated (see Figure 7).
In the area of greater archaeological potential, the gully floor / ephemeral creek flats, test probes will be
excavated at five metre intervals in three parallel transects. The test probes will be offset to create a
checkerboard pattern.
The aim of the probes is to identify any locations of higher density artefact scatters which can then be
excavated in an open area.
All spoil will be dry sieved through 5mm aperture sieves. Artefacts will be bagged in excavation units and
recorded in square and spit contexts. The position of each probe will be recorded by GPS and evidence
of bioturbation recorded, soil characteristics recorded and a sample pH taken at intervals along the
transect.
Artefacts will be recorded by material, type, morphology and evidence of heating. Analysis will seek to
derive an indication of site use and will be interpreted in the context of known sites in the Leard Forest.
The artefacts will be stored temporarily in BCPL offices and, if warranted, be forwarded to Norma
Richardson for detailed analysis. Upon completion of analysis the artefacts will be stored in a locked
facility at BCPL whilst the stakeholders determine the final storage place.
Archaeological Context
The previous excavation salvage works undertaken for the establishment of the existing BCPL operation
concluded that:
Archaeological evidence recorded in the original archaeological survey (walkover transects) did not detect
the real extent of Aboriginal land-use especially within the forest landscape or rolling hills.
Only through sub-surface examination of low visibility landforms did the real distribution of Aboriginal
occupational evidence become known.
Leard State Forest is likely to contain more evidence of Aboriginal occupation, especially where elevated
land units may connect two or three ridge-lines and flats near forest margins or on route to drainage
features further north (i.e. Back Creek and Maules Creek).
Leard State Forest contains enough cultural evidence for it to be considered to have Aboriginal cultural
landscape values.7
Essentially the potential density of identifying Aboriginal artefacts is related to the landform of the area
being investigated.
7
2007 Hamm, G. Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment of Boggabri Coal Project: Boggabri Coal Project Final Report: Section
87 and 90 Consent Conditions
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Archaeological Significance
The following significance assessment addresses the scientific, public and representative significance of
the sites within the BCPL Project Boundary:
The Aboriginal sites found in the Leard State Forest are of high scientific significance at a local level. The
sites are relatively rare in the regional context, due to the limited examples of this landscape type, and
due to the limited archaeological assessment that has been undertaken in the region.
The sites within the Leard State Forest are of moderate public and representative significance at a local
level. The artefact scatters and sub surface deposits are likely to be represented in other examples of this
landscape in the region, which are managed as conservation areas under the BNC Act.
Cultural Significance
The cultural significance is assessed by the RAPs on behalf of the Aboriginal community. The
assessment of cultural values documented in the EA and reiterated during the CHMP review process is
that all objects are considered to be of high cultural significance as tangible connections to Aboriginal
occupation of a specific landscape. In addition, the cultural significance of the flora and fauna of the
landscape in which the objects occur is of high cultural significance. To help mitigate against the impact
of the project on the cultural values it is proposed to work with the ASCF to develop an interpretative
framework for the objects that are salvaged, to place them in a landscape and resource (including flora
and fauna) context.
AHIP Outcomes
AHIP 1131456 (AHIMS permit ID: 3477) was issued on 11 January 2012. The AHIP authorised harm to
Aboriginal objects included salvage excavations, community collections and harm to certain objects
through the proposed works. This included harm to the previously recorded AHIMS site no. 20-4-0293.
The harm was required on approval of Modification 3 by DoPI. The salvage involved 201 shovel probes
in two areas considered to have greater potential (areas A & B) adjacent to dry ephemeral creek lines.
A total of 33 flakes, 4 cores, a nuclear tool and two manuports were salvaged, confirming the presence of
subsurface artefacts, albeit at a relatively low density. The work authorised by the AHIP is not yet
complete with about 70 hectares still subject to community collection after clearing and stick raking. The
full analysis of the artefacts will be complete when the work is complete and detailed in the AHIP impact
report.
The AHIP works prescribed by the conditions has been carried out to the 2012 expansion line. In addition
the stick raking and walkovers required by the community and prescribed in the AHIP in the 2013
clearance area have yet to be complete. This work is scheduled for January 2013. The CHMP salvage
methodology is the same as that approved in the AHIP application and therefore the area will be treated
the same under the AHIP or the CHMP. A report detailing the results of works in the AHIP area will be
prepared upon completion of the work in the remaining area whether the AHIP or CHMP is the
management tool at the time. The report is required at the conclusion of work in the AHIP area even if
the CHMP has come into effect.
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Appendix F Construction Clearing Checklist
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Appendix G Work Area Pack – Environmental
Checklist
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Appendix H Archaeological Clearance Works Form
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BOGGABRI COAL PTY LIMITED
ABN 77 122 087 398
Idemitsu Boggabri Coal
Archaeological Clearance Works Sign Off Form
Date................................................
Location of Clearance Works
General Description
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GPS Co-ordinates of Works Area (Boggabri Coal to Supply)
NW Corner Easting:
NE Corner Easting:
NW Corner Northing:
NE Corner Northing:
SW Corner Easting:
SE Corner Easting:
SW Corner Northing:
SE Corner Northing:
Works undertaken by the following Personnel
Name
Organisation
Archaeological Clearance Type (please tick)
Aboriginal Archaeological
Aboriginal Archaeological
Historic Archaeological
Due Diligence
Salvage &/or Monitoring
Works
Description of Salvage Works Undertaken
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Signatories
The archaeological clearance works detailed above have been completed to our satisfaction
RAP No.1
RAP No.2
Name
Name.
Organisation
Organisation
Signature
Signature
Archaeologist (if required)
Signature
Name
Company
Please Attach Appropriate Scale Map of Works Area
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