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Oakdale East Draft Heritage Constraints Assessment Report to Goodman Fairfield Local Government Area September 2018 Page i Document history and status Review Revision Revision Date issued Reviewed by Approved by Date approved type type 1 13 September 2018 V. Edmonds V. Edmonds 14 September 2018 PD Review Draft1 2 14 September 2018 V. Edmonds V Edmonds 14 September 2018 PD Review Draft 2 3 20 September 2018 R. Snape R. Snape 20 September 2018 Client Draft 3 review Final 21 September Printed: Last saved: 20 September 2018 Author: Jennifer Norfolk Project Director : Vanesa Edmonds Name of organisation: Artefact Heritage Services Pty Ltd Name of project: Oakdale East Document version: Final © Artefact Heritage Services This document is and shall remain the property of Artefact Heritage Services. This document may only be used for the purposes for which it was commissioned and in accordance with the Terms of the Engagement for the commission. Unauthorised use of this document in any form whatsoever is prohibited. Disclaimer: Artefact Heritage Services has completed this document in accordance with the relevant federal, state and local legislation and current industry best practice. The company accepts no liability for any damages or loss incurred as a result of reliance placed upon the document content or for any purpose other than that for which it was intended. Page ii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Goodman Property Services (Australia) Pty Limited (Goodman) (the proponent) proposes to redevelop the Oakdale East Austral Quarry as part of the current redevelopment of the nearby Oakdale Estate. The Oakdale Estate is a progressive development designed to make Oakdale a regional distribution park of warehouses, distribution centres and freight logistics facilities. Artefact Heritage Services Pty Ltd (Artefact Heritage) has been engaged by Goodman, to prepare a heritage constraints assessment. This assessment will be used to inform furthermore detailed studies to support the development of the Development Control Plan (DCP) for the Oakdale East redevelopment. The aim of this report is to identify any potential Aboriginal sensitive areas or potential non-Aboriginal archaeological site within the study area and recommend appropriate management and mitigation measures. The Oakdale East study area comprises approximately 33 hectares within the suburb of Horsley Park. The study area is located within Lot 1 DP843901. Horsley Park is located within the Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA). The study area is bound by Old Wallgrove Road to the west, Burley Road to the south, Reedy Creek to the east and the remainder of Lot 1 DP 843901 to the north. Overview of findings The findings of this report are as follows: • No previously recorded Aboriginal sites or registered Aboriginal places are located within the study area. • There are areas of Aboriginal archaeological sensitivity identified within the study area based on desktop research. o The eastern portion of the study area that appears undisturbed along Reedy Creek is considered to be of high archaeological sensitivity. o The sections of the quarry that appear to have little disturbance or have been used for stockpiling are considered to be of moderate archaeological sensitivity. o The remainder of the study area that has experienced high levels of disturbance are considered to have low archaeological sensitivity. • Historically, the study area is associated with large land grants issued to free settlers as early as 1815. The study area is currently used for an extractive industry for the purposes of brick manufacturing and associated quarrying activity. • There are no listed heritage items located within the study area. • Potential archaeological remains might be associated with an early 19th century rural land use and potential residential occupation from the mid to late-19th century up to the mid-20th century Recommendations • This report may be used to inform development planning for the study area. Page iii • Based on the findings it is recommended that further assessment will be required for both Aboriginal cultural heritage and non-Aboriginal heritage and would be required to support any future development application within the study area. • It is recommended that an Aboriginal archaeological survey in accordance with the Code of Practice for Archaeological Investigation of Aboriginal Objects in New South Wales (Code of Practice) (Department of Environment, Climate Change & Water [DECCW] 2010a). Consultation with the local Aboriginal land council must be undertaken to establish whether Aboriginal archaeological sites, PADs or values are present within the study area. Further archaeological assessment such as test excavation may required. • It is recommended that further historical archaeological assessment be undertaken in accordance with the following guidelines: o The Burra Charter (Australia ICOMOS 2013) o Assessing heritage significance (NSW Heritage Office 2001) o Assessing significance for historical archaeological sites and ‘relics’ (Heritage Branch 2009). • Unexpected Aboriginal objects remain protected by the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 . If any such objects, or potential objects, are uncovered in the course of future activities, all work in the vicinity must cease immediately. A qualified archaeologist should be contacted to assess the find and the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and Deerrubbin LALC must be notified. • If human remains, or suspected human remains, are found in the course of the activity, all work in the vicinity must cease, the site must be secured, and the NSW Police and OEH must be notified. Page iv TABLE OF CONTENTS Abbreviations ...................................................................................................................... 9 1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 10 1.1 Study area ............................................................................................................................ 10 1.2 Report structure .................................................................................................................... 10 1.3 Limitations and constraints ................................................................................................... 10 1.4 Report authorship ................................................................................................................. 11 2.0 Report methodology ............................................................................................... 13 2.1 Aboriginal heritage assessment methodology ...................................................................... 13 2.2 Non Aboriginal heritage assessment methodology .............................................................. 13 2.3 Assessment limitations ......................................................................................................... 13 3.0 Legislative context ................................................................................................. 14 3.1 National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 ................................................................................... 14 3.2 Native Title Act 1994 ............................................................................................................ 14 3.3 Aboriginal Lands Right Act 1983 .......................................................................................... 14 3.4 Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 ................................................................ 14 3.4.1 State Environment Planning Policy (Western Sydney Employment Area) 2009 ............. 15 3.5 NSW Heritage Act 1977 ....................................................................................................... 15 3.5.1 Archaeology ...................................................................................................................... 15 3.5.2 State Heritage Register .................................................................................................... 16 3.5.3 Section 170 registers ........................................................................................................ 16 4.0 Environmental context ........................................................................................... 17 5.0 Archaeological context .......................................................................................... 18 5.1 Aboriginal context ................................................................................................................. 18 5.1.1 Previous archaeological studies ....................................................................................... 18 5.1.2 Conclusions from previous reports ................................................................................... 20 5.2 Database searches ............................................................................................................... 20 5.2.1 Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System ..................................................... 20 5.2.2 Australian Heritage Database ........................................................................................... 22 5.2.3 State Heritage Inventory ................................................................................................... 22 5.2.4 Summary of heritage listings ............................................................................................ 22 6.0 Non-Indigenous historical