The New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service (NSW NPWS) has engaged Apex Archaeology to assist in preparing an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) for proposed remediation works along the entirety of Yarran Road that links Turpentine Road on the east to Braidwood Road on the west. A number of registered Aboriginal sites have been identified along Yarran Road. The nature and extent of these sites require investigation in order to understand and manage potential impacts on Aboriginal cultural values, and to determine the requirement to apply for an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit (AHIP).

The project is located within the Shoalhaven LGA. The project manager is Matt White who can be contacted via email at: matthew.white @environment.nsw.org.au

A process of Aboriginal community consultation in accordance with the Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation requirements for proponents 2010 is being initiated by Apex Archaeology. The purpose of consultation with Aboriginal people is to assist the proponent in the preparation of an application for an AHIP and to assist the DPC Secretary in the DPC Secretary's consideration and determination of the application.

The proponent invites Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the cultural significance of Aboriginal objects and places within the study area to register an interest in the process of Aboriginal community consultation.

Please note that details of the Aboriginal people or organisations who register an interest in consultation will be forwarded to Heritage NSW and Nowra Local Aboriginal Land Council (NLALC). Please advise at the time of registration if you do not wish for your details to be forwarded to these entities.

Aboriginal stakeholders can register their interest by post to PO Box 236, Nowra, NSW 2541; via phone on 0405 236 821; or via rebecca@apexarchaeology.com.au. Please include the name and contact details of your preferred contact person in your registration.