Cross River Rail Historical Archaeology Client: Cross River RailIndustry sector: Transport Infrastructure Service: Historical ArchaeologyLocation: Brisbane CBD Niche has been undertaking archaeological excavations right in the heart of Brisbane CBD for the Cross River Rail project. Listen to our senior historical heritage consultant Dr Kevin Rains talking about some of the project’s fascinating finds and…
Sydney Trains Weed Management Plan Client: Sydney TrainsIndustry sector: Government/Transport Infrastructure Service: Collect invasive flora data across the entire network and author a five-year weed management plan (including costings) for the networkLocation: Sydney, Lithgow, Nowra, Newcastle The project Sydney Trains require a five-year weed management plan to deal effectively with weed infestations occurring within their…
Shorncliffe Station Artefact Recording and Recovery Client: Queensland RailIndustry sector: Government/Linear Infrastructure Service: Historical heritage artefact recording, recovery, and analysisLocation: Shorncliffe, QLD The project Queensland Rail (QR) is undertaking a restoration of the historic Shorncliffe station building. During preliminary exploratory works a large assemblage of twentieth century artefacts were found in a subfloor space underneath…
Pacific Highway Upgrade – Ecology Update The project Niche Environment and Heritage was engaged by Roads and Maritime Services to undertake ecological monitoring services for the Pacific Highway upgrade between Port Macquarie and Eungai. This major upgrade project improves highway safety, reduces travel times and improves local access. As part of the ecological monitoring for…
Pacific Highway Upgrade – Archaeology Project outline The Pacific Highway Upgrade represents one of the largest road infrastructure projects in NSW in recent years. The improvements aimed to support regional development and deliver better road safety, reduced travel time and greater transport efficiency for local communities. As part of Niche Environment and Heritage’s role as…
Lead consultants for OH2K and F2E The project Niche Environment and Heritage, in association with Bowditch Group and Hills Environmental, was awarded an 8 year contract for environmental services to Roads and Maritime Services for the upgrade of the Pacific Highway between the Oxley Highway at Port Macquarie and Eungai. The project consists of two…
