Notice of Aboriginal Consultation
Project name: Hexham Straight Upgrade
Location: Hexham NSW
Transport for NSW proposes to upgrade the Pacific Highway/Maitland Road (A43) between Sandgate and Hexham Bridge, in Hexham NSW. The section of road known as the ‘Hexham Straight’, extending approximately 6.2 km in length from Sandgate to the Hexham Bridge, would be widened from two lanes in each direction to three lanes in each direction.
Aboriginal organisations or Aboriginal persons who hold knowledge relevant to determining the cultural significance of Aboriginal objects and/or Aboriginal places in the area of the proposed project are invited to register an interest in a process of community consultation with the proponent.
The purpose of community consultation with Aboriginal people is to assist the proposed applicant in: 1) assessing the Aboriginal heritage values of the area, 2) preparing a Review of Environmental Factors under Division 5.1 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, and 3) to assist regulators in the assessment of Aboriginal heritage reports prepared for this project.
Registrations of interest must be submitted in writing on or before close of business 27 May 2020. Registrations should include the name of a contact person, address and other relevant contact details including an email address. The names of registered Aboriginal parties will be passed on to the relevant Local Aboriginal Land Council and the Office of Environment and Heritage unless a request to the contrary is made.
Send registrations of interest to:
Hexham Straight Upgrade
c/o EMM Consulting Pty Ltd
Attn: Morgan Wilcox
PO Box 506
Newcastle NSW 2300
Email: mwilcox@emmconsulting.com.au
Registration of interest does not guarantee paid involvement.
Proponent contact: Transport for NSW (hexhamstraight@transport.nsw.gov.au)
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