Niche Environment and Heritage (Niche) has been commissioned by NSW NPWS to conduct an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) for proposed rehabilitation works at Mt Seaview, NSW, approximately 60 km west of Port Macquarie. Part of this property is former grazing lands and the NPWS aim to restore koala habitat across this area. Approximately 120 ha has been identified for active restoration through tree planting in 2024/25 and may require the application for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP) under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 (NSW).

The Proponent, NPWS, can be contacted via:

Geoff ‘Jesse’ James

Senior Project Officer

Hastings Macleay Area

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Email - Geoffrey. James@environment.nsw.gov.au

In accordance with Section 4.1.3 of the Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation requirements for proponents 2010 (DECCW, 2010), Lithgow City Council is seeking to consult with any Aboriginal persons or groups who may hold cultural knowledge of, or who have the right or interest in Aboriginal cultural heritage of the Subject Area. The purpose of the consultation will be to assist the Proponent in the preparation of:

• An Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment
• Determining the significance of any Aboriginal objects and/or places within the Subject Area.
• Appropriate management recommendations for any Aboriginal objects and/or places that might be identified during the process.
• A subsequent AHIP to manage any Aboriginal objects identified during the Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment and to assist Heritage NSW in their consideration and determination of the application.

Please be advised that, as per Section 4.1.6 of the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents (DECCW, 2010) the names of Aboriginal persons and groups who register an interest will be forwarded to Heritage NSW and the Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council unless the person specifies that they do not want their details released.

All registrations for the project should be directed in writing to:

Kate Morris

Niche Environment and Heritage 

Email: kmorris@niche-eh.com

Telephone: 0488 224 300