Proposed Alstonville Bypass : environmental impact statement : working paper no. 6 : heritage

Construction and operation of a high standard single carriageway road generally between the intersections with the Bruxner Highway at Perrys Hill and Sneaths Road which bypasses the village of Alstonville/Wollongbar. The proposal includes at grade intersections at each junction with the Bruxner Highway, regrading of Wardell Road and the diversion of Ellis Road. Service roads are to be provided to maintain access to local properties. The proposal includes the definition of a corridor of sufficient width to accommodate a dual carriageway, and environmental mitigation measures. This report provides details of local environmental observations relevant to the archaeological sensitivity of the study area. It identifies all known archaeological sites in the vicinity of the study area as recorded in the site registers of the Australian Heritage Commission, NSW Heritage Council, NSW National Trust, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Heritage schedules of Ballina Council. Survey methods, results and significance assessments are made according to NPWS and DUAP guidelines. Where appropriate, the report recommends site management options to minimise impact on areas of heritage sensitivity and items within the study area.