SER 02 Heritage (Aboriginal & European)

Intent – To eliminate or minimise the risk of significant environmental harm as a result of unlawful or unapproved impacts to sites and objects of Heritage

Critical Controls

Permit(s) and approvals are in place where known heritage areas are to be disturbed or removed. Permit or approval mitigation measures incorporated into construction methodology.
Native Title obligations have been assessed and requirements addressed
Investigation, assessment and clearance surveys/activities have been undertaken in all project areas prior to disturbance or access for construction activities
Salvage operations, where required, have been completed and records documented
All known heritage sites/areas have physical delineation including physical barriers such as fencing, flagging tape and sign posted (where culturally appropriate)
Vibration shall not exceed 3mm/sec at any heritage structure without approval from the State’s heritage body (note: lower limits may be specified in the project-specific documentation)
Pre-condition surveys have been undertaken for heritage structures to be retained and a vibration monitoring program has been developed, including vibration monitoring when vibration generating activities are undertaken within 30 metres of a heritage structure