FAQs

AAR holds records for four Aboriginal sites within the application area. AAR is also aware of four additional areas described as cultural heritage sites in a report prepared following an anthropological heritage survey with Traditional Owners in March 2024.

There is potential for subsurface Aboriginal heritage to be discovered during ground-disturbing Project works.

If granted, the authorisations would allow the Applicant (subject to conditions) to damage, disturb and/or interfere with Aboriginal heritage and to excavate land for the purposes of uncovering Aboriginal heritage.

Further information about known Aboriginal heritage in the application area can be found in the Consultation Information Pack.

The Applicant has committed to implementing avoidance areas around these eight known heritage locations and developing Cultural Heritage Management Plans with Traditional Owners to ensure the appropriate management of Aboriginal heritage during the Project. The Applicant has further committed to following AAR’s Aboriginal Heritage Discovery if heritage is discovered during Project works

More information about the Applicant’s proposed heritage management measures is included in the Consultation Information Pack.

Yes, an Aboriginal Community Consultation Meeting will be held for Traditional Owners and any other interested Aboriginal people and organisations on Monday 8 September 2025 at Mawson Lakes Hotel, Varsity Room, 10 Main Street Mawson Lakes. 

Please RSVP for catering.

AAR’s consultation under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 (SA) is for Traditional Owners and interested Aboriginal parties only.

Traditional Owners and interested Aboriginal parties who provide feedback, a submission, or simply request AAR to notify them of the decision during the consultation, will be notified of the Minister’s decision once he makes it. The outcome of his decision will also be published on YourSAy.