Archaeological Site Investigation Services

In September 2007 test pit excavations were carried out for TMAG as part of geotechnical and site contamination investigations. As a result of this, additional test pit investigations were recommended to supply further data considered essential to providing guidance to the current masterplan phase and future concept planning and design stages of the TMAG redevelopment. The additional information required is relative to the possible depth and extent of underground storage vaults believed to be located in the TMAG Courtyard adjacent to, and contemporary with, the Bond Store and, if located, the nature and condition of the underground storage vaults. The Consultant shall be responsible for all project management and site investigation including the following services: a locator service for underground lines at the selected sites; excavation of the 2 test pits, ground reinstatement; traffic management; a qualified European heritage consultant and an Aboriginal heritage officer. The Consutlant's responsibilities shall include the supervision and direction of all excavation; all archaeological excavation; documentation of the process and findings; recovery of significant artefacts and their cleaning, analysis, curation and documentation; and a full report.