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To view the breadth of our services, please search our projects via the map below. You can search by type of project or location (LGA).
Location marks on the map are approximate. Projects involving Aboriginal archaeology and Aboriginal cultural heritage are not included in this map for cultural sensitivity reasons, but we have listed some of the Local Aboriginal Land Councils we have worked in.
Our interactive map allows you to search the type of project or locations where Artefact have worked.
When you partner with Artefact, you’ll receive timely and accurate advice on how to integrate archaeology, heritage and environmental considerations into your project plans.
Artefact includes specialists across key fields of archaeology, heritage, environment, interpretation, architecture and history. More importantly, with 50 staff we can assemble a skilled in-house team targeted to your specific requirements.
HISTORICAL HERITAGE
As highly experienced project leaders, Artefact has been lead consultant on many major projects. Our planning and management systems ensure that projects are completed in a timely, professional manner, working in partnership with our clients.
Since 2010 Artefact is proud to have worked on a diverse range of large and small-scale infrastructure and development projects.
During this time we have built-up extensive experience in a variety of sectors including rail, roads, power and renewables, health, greenfields development and urban renewal.
Some of the more well-known projects we've been involved with include: Central Station Metro; Parramatta Light Rail; Sydney Metro City & Southwest; Wickham Transport Interchange; Northern Beaches Hospital; St Vincent’s Private Hospital; Concord Forensic Mental Health Unit; Sydney Harbour Bridge; The Northern Road Stages 1 & 2; Berry to Bomaderry Upgrade (Princes Highway); West Wyalong Solar Farm; and Wind Farm and Transmission Line projects in the Pilbara and Western NSW.
With almost 50 staff, and offices in Sydney and Newcastle, we can assemble a skilled in-house team targeted to your specific requirements.
For a personal response to your heritage and environment needs, please ask how we can tailor an integrated solution to suit your plans, your timeline and your budget.
Artefact have worked on almost all major rail infrastructure developments in NSW over the past decade.
Our proudest achievement is our team. We value their skills and talents, and we trust that you will too.
At Artefact we recruit staff who are passionate about the past, skilled in their disciplines and professional in their approach. We all understand the need to balance our rich local heritage with plans that shape the State’s future. These attributes contribute to a great team culture internally – and to exceptional advice and service for you. We support each other to make sure that our clients come first, which is why we have an industry-wide reputation for being responsive, innovative and authoritative.
SANDRA WALLACE, MANAGING DIRECTOR
Artefact was established in 2010 by Dr Sandra Wallace, who remains the company’s Managing Director.
What ever your heritage project we are here to assist.
Country or city, desktop or fieldwork, we’ve covered most of New South Wales and ACT.
Our advice and services are customised to offer the best guidance on how you can proceed, whatever your project type.
We consult right across the scale from neighbourhood architectural practices to multinational developers. But don't take our word for it! Check out our testimonials from our clients.
YOUR PARTNERS IN THE HUNTER REGION
Our presence in the Hunter Region means developers and government agencies can readily access our wide-range of archaeology, heritage and environmental services benefiting from our more than 12 years’ experience in heritage management expertise.
Artefact is proud to have worked on major projects in Newcastle and surrounds including:
- Belmont TAFE (TAFE NSW).
Conservation Management Strategy, Heritage Impact Assessment. - Fennel Bay development site (Landcom).
Historical and Aboriginal archaeological testing. - Hamilton to Wickham Transport Interchange (Transport for NSW).
Historical and Aboriginal assessment, historical monitoring and salvage, Aboriginal testing and salvage. - Kings Hill Wastewater upgrade (Arcadis).
Assessment and approvals (Historical and Aboriginal). - Newcastle Interchange and The Store (GHD Group).
Statement of Heritage Impact, Heritage Interpretation Strategy, photographic archival recording. - Newcastle Light Rail (Downer Group).
Heritage Interpretation Strategy and Plan. - Richmond Vale Rail Trail (Cessnock and Newcastle City Councils).
Statement of Heritage Impact, Aboriginal Archaeological Survey Report. - Salt Ash Sand Quarry (Redisand).
Aboriginal heritage assessment and archaeological services. - The Store (DOMA).
Heritage interpretation Plan, Oral History Project.
You're in safe hands
Jenny, Kristen and Jennifer each offer a unique set of skills to our local clients. Their particular focus areas are historical archaeology, Aboriginal archaeology, community consultation, heritage management and interpretation, built environment, and heritage architecture.
Importantly though, when you work with Artefact, you’ll also have the benefit of our broader team of over 50 in-house experts, who are well-known and respected in the NSW heritage sector. On staff we have excavation directors, cultural heritage managers, environmental assessors, archaeologists, interpretation consultants and technical experts to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
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Image: Artefact's Newcastle Team - Jenny Winnett (left), Kristen Tola (centre) and Jennifer Castaldi (right).
A Newcastle icon
Artefact was proud to offer a range of services for the former Newcastle and Suburban Co-operative Society Limited, known to generations of locals as ‘The Store’.
To facilitate the development approvals process we provided a statement of heritage impact, an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Report, an Aboriginal archaeological survey report, a salvage strategy and a Heritage Interpretation Strategy.
"Thank you for the time and effort you put into the Store Oral History Project. It was a great project and it was (and is) much appreciated by the local community. Your team's passion for this project really shone through."
Danna MacLeod,
Development Project Manager
Image: The Store: Newcastle West Building c1910, accession number 108000010, Newcastle Regional Library.
A local welcome
"We have a proud history of working closely with Aboriginal communities whose input, knowledge and expertise is critical to the projects we work on. We thank the Awabakal, Worimi and Mindaribba peoples of the Hunter area for their trust."
Dr Sandra Wallace,
Artefact Founder and Managing Director
Image - Kristen Tola participating in a Smoking Ceremony with Matt Syron from the Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council at the opening of Artefact's Newcastle office.
Leadership
Heading up the Newcastle office is Artefact Technical Director and archaeologist Jenny Winnett.
Jenny's lived in the area for over 7 years and has been involved in a wide-range of transport infrastructure and commercial development projects. She's an expert in historic (non-Aboriginal) heritage and is nominated as an Excavation Director on permits from Heritage NSW.
Jenny has extensive experience working on projects for both public and private sector clients including large scale residential subdivisions, targeted urban developments and major infrastructure projects.
“I have a strong commitment to ethical archaeological practice, with a focus on positive heritage outcomes, while maintaining strong client relationships and constructive outcomes for clients and government agencies.
Connections
Kristen Tola is well established in the Newcastle area having previously worked at Newcastle Museum and with Fort Scratchley Historical Society in the management of Newcastle’s premier historic site. Kristen has also spearheaded State Heritage Register nominations for historical buildings in Newcastle.
She's worked on local transport, renewable infrastructure, and heritage projects, written heritage impact and moveable cultural heritage assessment and strategies, and has a particular focus on Aboriginal community archaeology and engagement.
"Kristen’s dedication to preserving Newcastle’s heritage and stories is reflected in her commitment to community and her belief that respecting and protecting heritage can pave the way for a more compassionate and inclusive future."
Passion
Jennifer is a highly experienced heritage architect who is interested in the architectural interface between the preservation and reuse of items and how this works to express the narrative history of the site.
"I believe that pursuing conservation works generally offers economic value and sustainable outcomes. That’s why I’m excited to offer my skills and passion for heritage architecture to our clients in the Hunter Region and expand Artefact’s local service offering.”
Let's talk!
Artefact’s Hunter Region office is located at in the recently completed Steel River Eco Estate in Newcastle.
Jenny, Kristen, and Jennifer are permanently based there providing a first point of contact to our clients from the Hunter.
The office space also has additional capacity for specialised archaeology equipment and serves as a home-away-from-home for members of our Sydney team deployed to the area for extended field trips and project requirements.
Conveniently located in Mayfield West with views over The Hunter River the Artefact team invite you to come and say 'Hi'.
We're here to help
With over 12-years professional experience in Aboriginal archaeology, historical archaeology, interpretation, built environment, environmental assessments and cultural heritage management, Artefact is well-placed to take on your next project – big or small.
Artefact's Newcastle Office
Unit 71, 8 Spit Island Close, MAYFIELD WEST NSW 2304
For a quote or more information please contact 02 9518 8411 or office@artefact.net.au.
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