Shannon Creek Reservoir and Pipelines

Description

This multi-staged project involved the site selection, design and construction of a new articulated water supply for the Clarence Valley and Coffs Harbour regions.

Our Role

NOHC conducted the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment for all stages of this project, from initial option selection analysis, and the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the selected reservoir and pipeline locations, to a Commission of Inquiry and final salvage and impact mitigation programs.

Features

Option selection analysis, Aboriginal community consultation, archaeological field survey and site recording (605 ha reservoir study area, 70 km of pipelines), EIS analysis and reporting, Commission of Inquiry, compensatory area assessment and management, salvage excavation and surface collection.