Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment: 10 Homebush Bay Drive, Homebush NSW
Notification and Registration of Aboriginal Interests
Ausgrid (the proponent) has engaged Apex Archaeology to assist in preparing an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) for the proposed construction of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 10 Homebush Bay Drive, Homebush, NSW. The area of proposed works is located within the Strathfield Local Government Area, and is legally defined as Lot 1 DP1218218.
The ACHA will inform a State Significant Development (SSD) application under Part 4 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
A process of Aboriginal community consultation in accordance with the Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation requirements for proponents 2010 is being initiated by Apex Archaeology on behalf of the proponent. The purpose of consultation with Aboriginal people is to assist the Department Secretary in their consideration and determination of the application.
The proponent invites Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the cultural significance of Aboriginal objects and places within the study area to register an interest in the process of Aboriginal community consultation.
Please note that details of the Aboriginal people or organisations who register an interest in consultation will be forwarded to both Heritage NSW and the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council. Please advise at the time of registration if you do not wish for your details to be forwarded to either entity.
The proponent’s project manager is Radha Rockwood who can be contacted via radha.rockwood@ausgrid.com.au
Aboriginal stakeholders can register their interest by post to PO Box 236, Nowra, NSW 2541; via phone on 0403 930... ; or via marian@apexarchaeology.com.au . Please include the name and contact details of your preferred contact person in your registration.
Registrations will be accepted until CoB Friday 11 October, 2024.
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