SARA RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

EMP – CONSTRUCTION PHASE                                                                                    4-26

       Strategy:           To ensure the cultural heritage values of the area are preserved.

       Background and Management Actions:
        1.    Surveys within the RHD area did not reveal any artefacts however there remains the potential for
              artefacts to be discovered during the earthworks program, The requirement to conduct on-going
              supervision during earthworks will be stressed during the Site Induction program.
        2.    The development shall at all times be undertaken with regard to the cultural heritage duty of care
              outlined in the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 and associated guideline.
        3.    Management of cultural heritage issues on the site should be undertaken in accordance with the
              directions of the EPA as provided in April 2003 as follows:
              a. If archaeological material is identified during construction activities, work must cease in the
                 vicinity of the material to allow its significance to be established and an appropriate course of
                 action undertaken. The findings must be reported to the Principal Conservation Officer
                 (Southern Region), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Ph 3225 8426 as required
                 under the Cultural Record (Landscapes Queensland and Queensland Estate) Act 1987.
              b. Should archaeological material be identified, a cultural heritage management plan (CHMP)
                 must be prepared, adopted and acted upon. A qualified heritage consultant in consultation
                 with the relevant Traditional Owners and the Environmental Protection Agency, Southern
                 Region cultural heritage officers, should undertake the preparation of the CHMP.
              c. Further archaeological assessment of the material may be needed to determine the level of
                 significance in consultation with the relevant Traditional Owners and the EPA.
              d. Where work has ceased because of the possible presence of a site of archaeological
                 significance, the possible site must be clearly marked with tape and protected from other on-
                 going construction activities.
              e. In the case where material is found to be of significance to the relevant Traditional Owners,
                 the development concept in the vicinity of the site may need to be amended to preserve the
                 significance. Where practical and appropriate, the amended development proposal should
                 incorporate interpretive facilities or reference on site (eg. signage).
        4.    Should future activities associated with the proposed development uncover anything which
              maybe interpreted as Aboriginal in origin, work should cease immediately and this information
              should be passed on to the Superintendent as indicated in the EPA requirements above. Work
              will not resume until authorized to do so by the EPA in writing.
       Performance Requirement: The cultural heritage values of the area are protected in accordance with
       legislation.
       Monitoring: Inspect all works for evidence of archaeological material. Inspect any identified cultural
       heritage areas to ensure ongoing preservation of identified areas.
       Reporting: Site Environmental Officer to report all findings of artefacts to the Superintendent, the
       Traditional Owner and EPA.
       Corrective Action: Site Environmental Officer to implement any action required to ensure
       compliance with EPA and Traditional Owner requirements if artefacts are uncovered.



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