What is a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) and does your project require one?
Dr Justin Shiner, Heritage Manager and Rochelle Benstead, Senior Associate Heritage, explain Victoria’s CHMP regulations and how they apply to projects…
Assessing the NSW biodiversity offsets scheme
Based on over 20 years’ experience in biodiversity management in NSW, Niche experts conclude the NSW BOS offers a firm foundation for biodiversity conservation. There are opportunities to improve, but no need for wholesale change.
Project update: NSW Wild Dog Fence Extension 
“This project presents a unique challenge in the assessment of complex biodiversity issues, and has provided our team with some incredible remote survey opportunities, including aerial surveying over some extraordinary landscapes.”
National Science Week 2022: Join Dr Kevin Rains as he discusses the glass artefacts found on the Cross River Rail project
To celebrate National Science Week 2022, Niche’s Dr Kevin Rains, Associate – QLD Heritage, hosted a thrilling and insightful discussion on the glass artefacts found during the Cross River Rail excavations and what archaeologists can learn from them.
Fire Access and Fire Trail (FAFT) Program
NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service has engaged our multidisciplinary team to undertake six REFs for the Fire Access and Fire Trail (FAFT) Program across various regions in southern NSW. The FAFT Program will enhance the fire trail network and associated infrastructure to meet new Rural Fire Service standards. Each REF requires a combination of…
Niche confirms status as trusted service provider to government in Queensland
State government supplier of choice for environmental and cultural heritage services Niche has been selected to join the Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)’s new supplier prequalification scheme. Niche joins the Infrastructure Building and Construction Panel (IBCP) as a provider of both environmental and cultural heritage services. While the IBCP is administrated…
Bunya Mountains – Russell Park MTB Trails
Niche’s Queensland team was engaged by Bligh Tanner to provide both heritage management and ecological services during the detailed design phase Western Downs Regional Council’s Russell Park MTB Trails project. This included an Ecological Assessment Report, Protected Plants flora survey and Protected Plants Flora Survey Report, and cultural heritage services including Aboriginal and historical Due…
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane – Heritage Architect
Niche Heritage Architect, Stewart Armstrong, is providing heritage design and construction advice to Destination Brisbane Consortium for the Queen’s Wharf project – the largest and most complex heritage project currently being undertaken in Queensland. To find out more, read our project case study: Queen’s Wharf Brisbane – Heritage Architect Follow us LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter …
Niche confirmed as prequalified supplier to government in Queensland
Niche Environment and Heritage has joined Local Buy, the procurement scheme servicing local, state and federal government, government-owned corporations, universities and not-for-profit organisations in Queensland. As a prequalified supplier under the Engineering and Environmental Consultancy Services contract, Niche can provide specialist services to Local Buy clients at any stage of the project cycle, from concept through to completion. “For more than 10 years, our Queensland team has provided high quality environmental and heritage consulting services to a range of government clients including Queensland Rail, Department for Transport and…
A day in the life of… Anne-marie Ten Hoorn, Senior Environmental Consultant, Cairns
Anne-marie has more than a decade’s experience in environmental management and compliance, and a strong focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for her clients, their projects, and our environment. Anne-marie describes her typical working day as part of our Queensland environmental team. 9.00 am Our virtual weekly meetings are a chance for the whole…
Niche secures five year Defence panel contract
Niche Environment and Heritage (Niche) in June 2020 executed a formal Agreement to support the Australian Department of Defence as a member of the Defence Infrastructure Panel – Environment, Heritage and Engineering Services 2020-2025 (DIP.EHE) for an initial five year term. As one of Australia’s largest land managers, Defence is responsible for the management of a large, complex, and diverse estate that has…
Biodiversity and heritage information sessions for NSW councils
At Niche, we are experienced in creating information sessions that are individually tailored to the unique natural environment, heritage and history of the areas in which our clients operate. Programs for NSW councils Information sessions can be tailored to suit council staff and contractors who need to have an awareness of your local biodiversity and…