City Rail Link In association with:
KARANGAHAPE STATION BUILDING DEMOLITION HISTORIC CHARACTER DELIVERY WORK PLAN Archaeology Section
Document ref: CRL-KRD-RME-000-RPT-0136 Revision: 4 7 May 2019
INTERNAL WORKING DOCUMENT COMMERCIAL IN CONFIDENCE Historic Character Delivery Work Plan
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S. Macready, R. Clough
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S. Macready, R. Clough
Historic Character Delivery Work Plan - Archaeology
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Introduction 1.1 Project Works 1.2 Purpose of Historic Character Delivery Work Plan (Archaeology Section) 1.3 Relevant Designation Conditions Historic Heritage Values - Archaeology 2.1 Archaeological Sites in the Project Area Roles and Responsibilities 3.1 Project Archaeologist roles and responsibilities 3.2 Contractor briefing 3.3 Contact details Training 4.1 Pre-Construction Briefing 4.2 Toolbox Talks 4.3 Training Records Archaeological Procedures and Mitigation Measures 5.1 9A-21 Mercury Lane 5.2 Archaeological Discovery Protocols 5.3 Discovery of Archaeological or Cultural Remains 5.4 Mana Whenua protocols 5.4.1 Archaeological Remains 5.4.2 KĹ?iwi Tangata (Human Remains) 5.4.3 Taonga (MÄ ori Artefacts) 5.5 Recording of Features and Deposits 5.6 Artefact Management Plan 5.7 Stand Down Periods 5.8 Post Excavation Analysis and Archiving 5.9 Reporting Requirements Communication and Consultation Review and Updating of the DWP 7.1 DWP Review 7.2 DWP Updates CLG Comments IPRP Comments
Appendix A :
HNZPTA Authority Requirements
Appendix B:
Record of CLG and Independent Peer Review Comments
Appendix C:
ISCA Requirements
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Glossary of abbreviations Acronym
Definition
CEMP
Construction Environmental Management Plan
CRL
City Rail Link
CRLL
City Rail Link Limited
DWP
Delivery Work Plan
EFC
East Facing Connection
HNZPT
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Tāonga
HNZPTA
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Tāonga Act 2014
NAL
North Auckland Line
RMA
Resource Management Act 1991
WFC
West Facing Connection
Glossary of terms Term
Definition
Koiwi tangata
Human skeletal remains
Taonga tūturu
Maori artefacts
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Introduction
The City Rail Link (CRL) project comprises the construction, operation and maintenance of a 3.4km underground passenger railway, running between Britomart Station and the North Auckland Rail Line (NAL) near Mt Eden Station. CRL Enabling Works commenced in December 2015 and the procurement of the main works contract (C3 Alliance) is being progressed with contract award likely in the first quarter of 2019. To allow works to commence as soon as possible upon award of the C3 Alliance, City Rail Link Limited (CRLL) are obtaining the necessary authorisations for demolition of buildings in the Karangahape Station construction support area (CSA) and active construction zone (ACZ). This Historic Character Delivery Work Plan (DWP) relates to the demolition of properties in the Karangahape Station (Mercury Lane entrance) CSA. This is an advanced package of work on the CRL Project’s critical path, proposed to be completed in time to allow unimpeded access to subsequent main works construction under C3. This advance works project is for the pre-construction phase of the work only. The physical demolition works are proposed to be undertaken by the C3 Alliance.
1.1
Project Works
It is proposed to demolish all buildings and structures in the Karangahape Station CSA (“the Project”), as identified in Figure 1.1 below. The Project is being undertaken in accordance with the CRL Designation 2500-4, confirmed in November 2015 and the Aotea Station to North Auckland Line (A2NAL) suite of resource consents approved in November 2016. The conditions of these authorisations require the preparation of an Outline Plan (OP), Delivery Work Plans (DWP) and Management Plans (MP). This Historic Character DWP (Archaeology Section) is prepared in accordance with the CRL Designation and resource consent conditions and identified in the hierarchy of documentation illustrated in Figure 1.2. The properties to be demolished are: •
9A, 9B, & 9C Mercury Lane
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11-13 Mercury Lane
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17-21 Mercury Lane
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23-31 Mercury Lane
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38 East Street
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20-24 East Street
Partial demolition will be required at the following properties: •
16D & 16E East Street
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18 East Street
With the exception of the properties at 23-31 Mercury Lane, 38 East Street and 16 & 18 East Street all properties in the demolition area are owned by CRLL and the current tenancies are under CRLL management.
2 CRLL plan to commence the process of vacating the properties in the third quarter of 2019. This will be done to ensure that all properties are vacant in reasonable time ahead of the planned disconnection of services. Demolition will commence in late 2019 and extend for 8 to 12 weeks. Demolition will be undertaken in a staged manner the order of which is to be confirmed by the C3 Alliance. Buildings at the northern end of the site are anticipated to be removed first, with demolition works progressing southward. All buildings and structures will be removed to ground level, with the retention of some existing foundations where necessary for site stability. A soft strip (wall linings etc) of salvageable materials and recycling of concrete and reinforcing steel will be carried out where possible. All demolition material will be removed from the project area and covered during transportation and disposed of at approved facilities. The project area will be fenced, with lockable gates, to prevent unauthorised entry. Where appropriate, solid plywood fencing will be used, with appropriate signage prohibiting unauthorised entry and identifying hazards
Figure 1.1: CRL Karangahape Station CSA building demolition area
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Figure 1.2: Outline Plan Contents
1.2
Purpose of Historic Character Delivery Work Plan (Archaeology Section)
The Historic Character Delivery Work Plan (DWP) (Archaeology Section) (referred to as ‘this DWP’) has been prepared to manage adverse effects on archaeology that may result during the Project. The objective of the DWP is to provide a framework for the avoidance, remediation or mitigation of adverse effects on archaeological remains during construction, as far as reasonably practicable. This DWP is required under CRL Designation Condition 42. It has been prepared by Clough & Associates Ltd and will form part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) for the Project. Collectively, the CEMP and this DWP will support the Outline Plan for the Project.
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Relevant Designation Conditions
Table 1.1 identifies the designation conditions relevant to this DWP and where they are addressed in the document.
Table 1.1: Condition No.
Historic Character - Archaeology conditions and DWP Section where addressed Condition
Relevant section of DWP City Rail Link Designation
42.1
A Historic Character DWP shall be prepared to manage the adverse effects on built heritage and archaeology that may result during construction of the City Rail Link or any part of it.
42.2
The objective of the Archaeology section of the Historic Character DWP is to This document avoid, remedy or mitigate adverse effects on archaeological remains during construction, as far as reasonably practicable. To achieve the above objective the following matters shall be included in the Archaeology section of the Historic Character DWP: (a) Constructor roles and responsibilities, stand-down periods and reporting Sections 3.1, requirements are to be clearly identified; 5.6, 5.7, 5.9 (b) How procedures for archaeological investigations and monitoring of Sections5.1, 5.3 preliminary earthworks are to be implemented in areas where there is potential for archaeological remains to be discovered; (c) Procedures for the discovery of, including accidental discovery of archaeological remains including:
42.3
This document
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Condition No.
Condition
Relevant section of DWP
(i) The ceasing of all physical construction works in the immediate vicinity of the discovery; (ii) Practices for dealing with the uncovering of cultural or archaeological remains and the parties to be notified (including, but not limited to, appropriate iwi authorities, the Auckland Council Consents Monitoring officer, the New Zealand Historic Places Trust [now Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga - HNZPT], and the New Zealand Police (if koiwi (human skeletal remains) are discovered); (iii) Procedures to be undertaken before physical works in the area of discovery can start again, including any iwi protocols, recording of sites and material, recovery of any artefacts, and consultation to be undertaken with iwi, Auckland Council Consent Monitoring officer and Heritage Unit, and with the New Zealand Historic Places Trust [now HNZPT]; and (iv) Procedures for recording any archaeological remains or evidence before it is modified or destroyed, including opportunities for the conservation and preservation of artefacts and ecofacts (biological material) that are discovered. Consideration shall be given to the incorporation of in-situ material or artefacts into the design of stations and / or public places associated with the City Rail Link project. Consideration shall also be given to the provision for ‘post-excavation’ assessment analysis and publication of material within 24 months of completion of construction. (v) Provision for ‘post-excavation’ archiving, assessment and analysis of the archaeological records and materials; publication of results of that work within 24 months of completion of construction assessment analysis and publication of material within 24 months of completion of construction. (d) Training procedures for all contractors are to be undertaken in advance of construction, regarding the possible presence of cultural or archaeological sites or material, what these sites or material may look like, and the relevant provisions of the Historic Places Act 1993 [now the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014] if any sites or material are discovered; (e) Cross references to the specific sections in the Communication and Consultation Plan which details how the Auckland Council Heritage Department, the New Zealand Historic Places Trust [now HNZPT], mana whenua (see condition 8) are consulted, and the communication with the general public on the management of the adverse effects relating to archaeology.
Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.7 Sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5,
Sections 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.7
Sections 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9
Sections5.8, 5.9
Section 4
Section 6
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Historic Heritage Values - Archaeology
2.1
Archaeological Sites in the Project Area
None of the buildings scheduled for demolition are archaeological sites of pre-1900 date as defined under the HNZPTA and Auckland Unitary Plan. No subsurface archaeological sites have been identified beneath the buildings scheduled for demolition. However, the properties at 9A, 9B, 9C, 11-13 and 17-21 Mercury Lane, where buildings are to be demolished, are known to have contained buildings during the 19th century, remains associated with which may be present subsurface. The buildings remained on the site until the mid-20th century and it is also possible that historic heritage remains relating to the early 20th century may be present subsurface. As the advance works provided for in this DWP will be limited to site clearance following building demolition, the potential for impacting on subsurface pre-1900 archaeological remains or significant 20th century historic heritage remains will be limited. However, the possibility of exposing subsurface pre-1900 archaeological remains or early 20th century historic heritage remains will be managed through this DWP and an Archaeological Authority (no. 2017/793) issued by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT) (see Appendix A).
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Roles and Responsibilities
3.1
Project Archaeologist roles and responsibilities
The Project Archaeologist will be responsible for ensuring that the archaeological requirements set out in this DWP and in the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 (HNZPTA) authority are fulfilled. This includes ensuring that an archaeologist is available to inspect the properties at 9A-21 Mercury Lane at the end of demolition and during site clearance, and to respond to call-in by the construction contractor if any suspected archaeological remains are exposed. It also includes ensuring that the archaeological team adheres to the contractor’s site safety requirements. The Project Archaeologist will also be responsible for reporting to the relevant parties regarding the archaeological work.
3.2
Contractor briefing
Prior to the start of building demolition, the Project Archaeologist and Mana Whenua representatives will meet with the demolition contractor(s) on site to brief them on the archaeological and cultural requirements for the Project. The Project Archaeologist must be given at least two weeks’ notice by the contractor that demolition works at 9A-21 Mercury Lane are about to begin. The construction contractor will keep the Project Archaeologist informed as to the work schedule and any changes that may arise. As set out in sections 5.2, 5.3, 5.5 and 5.8 of this DWP, the construction contractor will temporarily cease works and call-in the Project Archaeologist if suspected archaeological remains are exposed during site clearance when an archaeologist is not present, so that the remains can be assessed and recorded. As set out in sections 5.3 and 5.7 of this DWP, the construction contractor will give the Project Archaeologist sufficient time and opportunity for the recording and sampling of any archaeological features or deposits encountered, and will not resume clearance works in the immediate vicinity until the archaeological work is completed.
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Contact details
Table 3.1 outlines the contact details of the Project Archaeologist, Mana Whenua, Auckland Council Heritage and HNZPT. Table 3.1:
Contact details
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Name
Contact Details
Project Archaeologist (and Approved Archaeologist under the HNZPT Authority for the Project) Auckland Council Cultural Heritage Implementation Team Leader
Rod Clough Clough & Associates Ltd
Phone: (09) 814 1946 or 0274850059;
Chris Mallows
Phone: 021807348, Email: Chris.Mallows@aucklandcouncil.co.nz
Auckland Council Compliance and Monitoring Officer
Timothy O’Grady
Phone: 021 834 584, Email: Timothy. OGrady@aucklandcouncil.co.nz
HNZPT Mid-Northern Regional Archaeologist
Greg Walter
Email: heritage@clough.co.nz
Phone: (09) 307 9924, GWalter@heritage.org.nz
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Name
Contact Details
Mana Whenua representatives (if remains relating to Maori occupation are found)
Victoria Jessop
To be contacted via: Victoria Jessop (GM Corporate Relations and Communications, City Rail Link Limited) Phone: 027 2306381, Email: victoria.jessop@cityraillink.govt.nz
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Training
4.1
Pre-Construction Briefing
Prior to the start of Project works, the Project Archaeologist will provide a briefing on the Project’s archaeological requirements as contained within this section of this DWP to the construction contractor and all staff working on the Project. These requirements include but are not limited to: •
Statutory requirements under the HNZPTA;
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How to recognise archaeological material (of pre-1900 or early 20th century date) if exposed during site clearance;
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What actions need to be taken should any archaeological material or remains be exposed or encountered during site clearance; and
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Who to contact in the event of archaeological material being exposed, if the Project Archaeologist is not present on site at the time.
Mana Whenua representatives will also be invited to provide a briefing on cultural requirements in case archaeological remains relating to Māori occupation are exposed during the clearance works.
4.2
Toolbox Talks
The Project Archaeologist will also attend regular toolbox meetings during the course of the Project, the purpose of which will be to remind staff of the Project’s archaeological requirements and to ensure that any new staff joining the Project team are fully briefed prior to the commencement of works.
4.3
Training Records
A record of attendance at briefing and training sessions will be held by the Environmental and Sustainability Manager as part of the Project training record (refer to the CEMP for further detail in this regard).
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Archaeological Procedures and Mitigation Measures
5.1
9A-21 Mercury Lane
An archaeologist will be present during the final demolition of the buildings and site clearance, in case any subsurface archaeological features are exposed. If any subsurface archaeological features (of pre-1900 or early 20th century date) are exposed at the site clearance stage, these will be investigated, sampled and recorded. If the feature is deep or extensive, and can be safely covered and protected in situ, investigation may be deferred to the main works stage.
5.2
Archaeological Discovery Protocols
As noted in section 2, there is only limited potential for subsurface archaeological remains to be exposed elsewhere during project works, which will be limited to building demolition and site clearance. However, the possibility that archaeological features and deposits may be exposed during site clearance works will be managed and mitigated by call-in by the contractor; the recording of any remains exposed; and the recovery of samples of archaeological material for further analysis. As above (5.1), if the feature is deep or extensive, and can be safely covered and protected in situ, investigation may be deferred to the main works stage. If suspected archaeological remains (of pre-1900 or early 20th century date) are encountered, works will stop in the immediate vicinity of the find until the Project Archaeologist can assess the site.
5.3
Discovery of Archaeological or Cultural Remains
If in situ archaeological features or deposits (of pre-1900 or early 20th century date) are identified during clearance works, the Project Archaeologist will stop works in the immediate vicinity by notifying the Project Manager and will investigate and record the remains, in accordance with accepted archaeological practice as set out in this DWP and the requirements of the HNZPT Authority. If the feature is deep or extensive, and can be safely covered and protected in situ, investigation may be deferred to the main works stage. If remains indicating MÄ ori occupation are exposed the protocols outlined in section 5.4 of this DWP will be followed. If significant archaeological features or deposits are identified during clearance works the Auckland Council (Cultural Heritage Implementation Team Leader and Compliance and Monitoring Officer), HNZPT, and Mana Whenua will first be notified by the Project Archaeologist, and the remains will then be investigated and recorded in accordance with accepted archaeological practice and as directed by HNZPT, if of pre-1900 date. Any significant remains of 20th century date will also be investigated and recorded as directed by the Auckland Council Cultural Heritage Implementation Team Leader. If remains indicating Maori occupation are exposed the protocols outlined at section 5.4 of this DWP will be followed.
5.4
Mana Whenua protocols
5.4.1
Archaeological Remains
If archaeological remains relating to MÄ ori occupation are exposed, the Project Archaeologist will inform the appropriate Mana Whenua representatives.
5.4.2
KĹ?iwi Tangata (Human Remains)
If bone material is identified that could potentially be human, the following protocol will be adopted:
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Earthworks/investigation will cease in the immediate vicinity while an archaeologist establishes whether the bone is human;
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If it is not clear whether the bone is human, work shall cease in the immediate vicinity until the Auckland University reference collection and/or a specialist can be consulted and a definite identification made;
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If bone is confirmed as human (kōiwi tangata), the archaeologist will immediately contact the Mana Whenua representatives, HNZPT, the NZ Police and Auckland Council Cultural Heritage Implementation Team Leader and Compliance and Monitoring officer;
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The site will be secured in a way that protects the kōiwi as far as possible from further damage;
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Once the NZ Police and HNZPT are satisfied that the remains are archaeological, consultation will be undertaken between the Mana Whenua representatives, the HNZPT Regional Archaeologist, the Auckland Council Cultural Heritage Implementation Team and City Rail Link Limited (CRLL) to determine and advise the most appropriate course of action. No further action will be taken until responses have been received from all parties, and the kōiwi will not be removed until advised by HNZPT;
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The Mana Whenua representatives will advise on appropriate tikanga and be given the opportunity to conduct any cultural ceremonies that are appropriate;
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If the Mana Whenua representatives are in agreement and so request, the bones may be further analysed by a skilled bio-anthropological specialist prior to reburial, in line with the HNZPT Guidelines Kōiwi Tangata Human Remains (2010); and
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Activity in that place can recommence as soon the bones have been reinterred or removed and authorisation has been obtained from HNZPT.
5.4.3
Taonga (Māori Artefacts)
Māori artefacts such as carvings, stone adzes, and greenstone objects are considered to be taonga (treasures). These are taonga tūturu within the meaning of the Protected Objects Act 1975. Taonga may be discovered in isolated contexts, but are generally found within archaeological sites. If taonga are discovered the following protocols will be adopted: •
The area containing the taonga will be secured in a way that protects the taonga as far as possible from further damage, consistent with conditions of the Archaeological Authority (no. 2017/793);
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The Project Archaeologist will then inform HNZPT, Auckland Council and the nominated Mana Whenua representatives so that the appropriate actions (from cultural and archaeological perspectives) can be determined;
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These actions will be carried out within the stand down period specified below, and work may resume at the end of this period or earlier if advised by HNZPT or the Project Archaeologist;
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The Project Archaeologist will notify the Ministry for Culture and Heritage of the find within 28 days as required under the Protected Objects Act 1975. This can be done through the Auckland War Memorial Museum; and
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The Ministry for Culture and Heritage, in consultation with Mana Whenua, will decide on custodianship of the taonga. If the taonga requires conservation treatment (stabilisation), this can be carried out by the Department of Anthropology, University of Auckland (09-373-7999) and would be paid for by the Ministry. It would then be returned to the custodian or museum.
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5.5
Recording of Features and Deposits
Any in situ pre-1900 or significant 20th century archaeological deposits or features exposed during clearance works will be investigated, recorded and sampled consistent with accepted archaeological practice as set out in this DWP and in accordance with the requirements of the HNZPT Authority (no. 2017/793). Detailed notes of each feature and deposit will be made, photographs will be taken, and all subsurface features located will be detailed on the site plan. Stratigraphic drawings and photographs of features and deposits will be undertaken. Sufficient time and opportunity will be allowed for the recording and sampling of any archaeological features or deposits encountered. The archaeologist(s) will record the archaeological feature(s) or deposit(s) as quickly as possible so that works may resume without undue delay. However, if the feature is deep or extensive, and can be safely covered and protected in situ, investigation may be deferred to the main works stage.
5.6
Artefact Management Plan
The locations of artefact deposits will be marked on the site plan and retained for analysis. If large numbers of artefacts relating to European occupation are exposed, a representative sample will be retained. The process for storage, analysis and display shall be as follows: •
Artefacts will be bagged, labelled by date and context, and may initially be stored in a secure on-site lock-up facility provided by the contractor;
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As soon as is feasible artefacts will be transferred to the Project Archaeologist’s offices for cleaning, recording and analysis;
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Any significant artefacts and/or artefacts meriting public display, will be identified by the Project Archaeologist and, in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, will be considered either for display within the new Karangahape Road Station or for donation to the Auckland War Memorial Museum, as appropriate;
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Less significant finds will be disposed of following recording and analysis, subject to CRLL agreement, unless a museum is willing to accept the collection; and
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Any wooden or fibre artefacts of significance will be wrapped/contained as required for short term preservation and analysis.
Artefacts will be conserved by appropriate specialists if this is recommended by the Project Archaeologist based on the level of significance and suitability for display or addition to museum collections. Any Māori artefacts that meet the criteria of taonga tūturu under the Protected Objects Act 1975 will in addition be managed as set out under the Mana Whenua Protocols (Section 5.4 of this DWP).
5.7
Stand Down Periods
Depending on what is revealed by the clearance works, stand down periods involving the ceasing of works in the immediate vicinity may be required at various stages to allow for archaeological work to be carried out or for consultation with the appropriate parties. Stand down will require clearance works to cease only in the immediate vicinity of the feature or find, and work may proceed in other areas. The maximum stand down periods in Table 5.1 will apply but works may be resumed earlier if the required work has been completed.
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Maximum Stand Down Periods
Trigger
Stand Down Period
Requirements
Release
Archaeological feature, deposit or artefacts
Maximum two days in each location, but work may continue in areas where no remains are identified.
Sufficient time must be allowed for the archaeologist to investigate and record the remains.
Work resumes when the Project Archaeologist advises the site foreman that work is completed.
Significant archaeological feature, deposit or artefacts, or significant 20th century historic heritage remains, that were not anticipated
Up to three days for a response from HNZPT for pre-1900 remains, and in most circumstances up to three days for any detailed investigation required. Up to three days for a response from Council if significant post-1900 historic heritage remains are found, and up to three days for any detailed investigation required.
The likely requirement is a mitigation investigation and/or recording by standard archaeological techniques, but this will be advised by HNZPT, or by Auckland Council if the find is of 20th century date. Note that there may
Work resumes when the Project Archaeologist advises the site foreman that work is completed.
Human bone found
As agreed between the project manager, HNZPT, Auckland Council and Mana Whenua.
HNZPT and NZ Police to be satisfied that kĹ?iwi identification is correct. Mana Whenua representative(s) to organise reinterment or removal of bones from site and appropriate cultural ceremonies.
Taonga or archaeological remains of MÄ ori origin found
Up to three days
HNZPT and Mana Whenua representative(s) to be consulted on appropriate action. Archaeological recording as required.
5.8
be special circumstances in which a longer period of stand down for investigation is deemed necessary by either HNZPT or Auckland Council.
Work resumes following reinternment or removal of bones from site and when authorisation from HNZPT has been received. Work resumes when the Project Archaeologist or HNZPT advises the site foreman that work is completed
Post Excavation Analysis and Archiving
Artefacts and faunal material retained from the site will be analysed and recorded by the appropriate specialists with the results presented in the final archaeological report, which will be provided to the parties specified in Section 5.9 of this DWP for information and archiving.
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5.9
Reporting Requirements
During the course of the project, information on any archaeological discoveries will be provided to the Auckland Council Cultural Heritage Implementation Team and Consent Monitoring Officer, HNZPT and Mana Whenua. Opportunities for provision of information to the public via on site and media releases will be taken in consultation with those parties, depending on whether any significant archaeology is exposed during earthworks. In compliance with the requirements of HNZPT Authority 2017/793, a written summary report will be provided by the Project Archaeologist to CRLL, HNZPT, Auckland Council (Cultural Heritage Implementation Team and Consent Monitoring officer) and Mana Whenua within 20 days of the completion of the project works. A full and final monitoring report will be completed within 12 months of the end of the project works, and will be provided to CRLL, HNZPT, the Auckland Council (for inclusion in the Cultural Heritage Inventory), the NZ Archaeological Association Central File, Mana Whenua and any other parties specified in the designation conditions and archaeological Authority. On completion of the final report, the Project Archaeologist will update the archaeological site records on the NZAA Site Recording Scheme (ArchSite database) and Auckland Council Cultural Heritage Inventory with a summary of the results and reference to the final report. Depending on the significance of the archaeological information recovered, articles may be submitted to academic journals for publication.
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Communication and Consultation
Refer to the Project Communication and Consultation Plan attached as Appendix J of the CEMP with respect to consultation with the Auckland Council Cultural Heritage Implementation Team, HNZPT, Mana Whenua and the public in relation to archaeological aspects of the Project. Matters to be discussed with Project stakeholders will include: •
Opportunities for public observation of excavations during the Project;
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Opportunities and avenues for providing information to Project stakeholders and the public regarding archaeological discoveries during the Project; and
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The display of archaeological material and artefacts within the new Karangahape Road Station, if material meriting public display is recovered during the Project.
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Review and Updating of the DWP
This DWP is subject to a review process with the Community Liaison Group (CLG) established for the Project and a suitably qualified independent peer reviewer (Appendix B).
7.1
DWP Review
The process for reviewing this DWP as a result of a material change to the Project or the annual review is outlined in CRL designation condition 22. This DWP will be reviewed throughout the course of the Project, and at least annually, to reflect material changes associated with changes to construction techniques, the natural environment or due to unresolved complaints. The review shall take into consideration: •
Compliance with the designation or consent conditions, the CEMP, DWPs and Management Plans (MP)s (including site specific plans) and material changes to these plans;
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Any significant changes to construction activities or methods;
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Key changes to roles and responsibilities within the Project team;
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Changes in industry best practice standards;
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Changes in legal or other requirements (social and environmental legal requirements, consent conditions, CRLL objectives and relevant policies, plans, standards, specifications and guidelines);
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Results of inspections, monitoring and reporting procedures associated with the management of adverse effects during construction;
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Comments or recommendations from Auckland Council regarding the CEMP, DWPs and MPs; and
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Unresolved complaints and any response to complaints and remedial action taken to address the complaint.
7.2
DWP Updates
The process for updating this DWP as a result of a material change to the Project or the annual review is outlined in CRL designation condition 23 and section 5.7 of the CEMP. An original copy of this DWP document and subsequent versions will be kept for the Project records (earlier versions marked as obsolete). Each new / updated version of the Archaeology Section of the Historic Character DWP documentation will be issued with a version number and date to eliminate obsolete versions of this DWP documentation being used, and will be kept on site during works. A summary of the review process will be provided to Auckland Council and otherwise be made available on request. CRLL is seeking ISCA (infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia) IS (infrastructure Sustainability) Rating for the whole project lifecycle where the requirements as per ISCA CRL IS Technical Manual – Mahi Rauora Aratohu - Version 1.2 are essential to achieve the Project’s sustainability goal (Reference to CRLL minimum requirements - Appendices 10, 23 and 24 of the contract documents). The IS rating requirements that relate directly to this Historic Character DWP are included in Appendix C. which need to be reviewed, amended (as and if needed) and confirmed as the project proceeds and prior to commencing works to meet the target levels set for the project and agreed on with ISCA and CRLL.
Appendix A:
HNZPTA Authority Requirements
In addition to the requirements of the CRL designation, and this DWP prepared in accordance with CRL designation condition 42, all modification and investigation of pre-1900 archaeological remains are subject to the archaeological provisions of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 (HNZPTA) and must be carried out in accordance with the conditions of an Authority issued by HNZPT under that Act. A general Authority for the Aotea Station to Mt Eden Station/NAL works, including modification of any subsurface remains at the Karangahape Station CSA, has been granted by HNZPT (Authority No. 2017/793). The Authority sets management procedures in place for archaeological discoveries. Care has been taken to ensure that the archaeological procedures set out in this DWP are consistent with the conditions and requirements of the Authority issued by HNZPT.
Appendix B:
Record of CLG and Independent Peer Review Comments
CLG Comments A meeting with the CLG was held on 28 March 2019. No feedback was received.
Comment ID
Date
Time
Forum
Commenter
Comment
Resolution
IPRP Comments Peer Reviewer: Date:
Full copy of Independent Peer Review provided below HCDWP Section
2.1
Comment
Resolution
Table 1.1, and throughout Some of the references to other parts of the document, e.g., to Section 5.8 in Row 5, appear to be incorrect. Please check all cross references in the DWP and amend if required.
Table 1.1 checked and some amendments made
Archaeological sites in the project area refers to early 20th century, or significant 20th century historic heritage (also Section 5). It isn’t clear how this significance is to be determined or how (Section 5.3) the Auckland Council Cultural Heritage Implementation Team Leader will direct that such archaeology be investigated and recorded.
No change. Significance would be determined by the project archaeologist in consultation with the Auckland Council Cultural Heritage Implementation Team Leader. The qualifying term ‘significant’ is necessary as there may be a considerable amount of 20th century archaeological remains (infrastructure etc) that do not merit archaeological recording. Note that the HNZPTA 2014 uses similar terminology in s.43, which provides for a post-1900 site to be declared to be an archaeological site if it “provides, or may be able to provide, significant evidence relating to the historical and cultural heritage of New Zealand”. “Significant evidence” is not defined in the Act.
It should be noted that authority 2017/793 applies to the construction phase of the CRL as well as the demolition phase, and for the entirety of the project, not just Karangahape Station.
Section 2.1 refers to Appendix A, which describes the scope of the Authority 2017/793 as covering all works, and includes the Authority itself
3.1
Project Archaeologist roles and responsibilities states the Project Archaeologist will ensure “that the archaeological team adheres to the contractor’s site safety requirements.” Please check whether the contractor’s safety requirement of CRLL’s have precedence and amend if required.
No change. The contractor’s site safety requirements apply to anyone entering the site.
Table 3.1
Contact details lists Isaac McIvor as HNZPT archaeologist. He has now left HNZPT, please amend (also in the Mt Eden DWP).
Contact list amended
5.1
9A-21 Mercury Lane states that “an archaeologist will be present during final demolition of the buildings and site clearance”, while 5.2 Archaeological Discovery Protocols states that “the possibility that archaeological features and deposits may be exposed during site clearance works will be managed and mitigated by call-in by the contractor.” These two statements are contradictory. If 5.1 applies only to 9A-21 Mercury Lane and 5.2 applies only to other properties, make this clear.
The word ‘elsewhere’ has been added to sentence 1 of 5.2 to clarify that this applies to other properties
5.4.3
Taonga, bullet point 3, “stand down period specified above” should be “specified below.”
Amended
5.6
Artefact Management Plan presumably applies only to artefacts that are not taonga tūturu covered in 5.4.3. Make this explicit. Make it clear that some artefacts of Māori origin, such as stone flakes, are not taonga tūturu.
This section relates to the recording and analysis of all artefacts, whether Maori or European, though Maori artefacts would not be expected. However, for clarification the last sentence has been amended to read: “Any Māori artefacts that meet the criteria of taonga tūturu
under the Protected Objects Act 1975 will in addition be
managed as set out under the Mana Whenua Protocols (Section 5.4 of this DWP).” (Italics indicate the changes made)
5.7
Stand Down Periods This section states that “timeframes need to be flexible” and section 5.6 states that “sufficient time and opportunity will be allowed for the recording and sampling of any archaeological features or deposits encountered.” However, Table 5.1 provides for Maximum Stand Down Periods, which is incompatible with flexible timeframes and sufficient time and opportunity, as well as Condition 3 of HNZPT authority2017/793 which states that “All archaeological evidence encountered during the exercise of this authority must be investigated, recorded and analysed in accordance with current archaeological practice.” Current archaeological practice is potentially time consuming and, while it is understood that the archaeologist will make very reasonable effort to clear the area a quickly as possible, this may not always be possible within the time frames outlined on Table 5.1. This table also states “Note that there may be special circumstances in which a longer period of stand down for investigation is deemed necessary by either HNZPT or Auckland Council.” This is potentially confusing. I suggest that Table 5.1 be changed to Stand Down Triggers, the second column deleted and the table re-formatted to include relevant
No changes have been made, as the contents of this table are consistent with the Archaeological Management Plan approved under the Heritage NZ Authority (2017/793) and have been standard for previous Authorities and Heritage Management Plans approved by Council for other projects. We do not consider there is incompatibility between the fact that contractor’s timeframes need to be flexible, and the minimum stand down periods given, as the necessary flexibility sits within those timeframes. Limited if any remains are likely to be encountered during site clearance and a slightly longer stand down period is given for any significant archaeological remains encountered, with appropriate recognition that HNZPT or Council may require a longer period for investigating any significant discoveries. In addition, there is always the option of deferring investigations until the main works stage, if necessary.
HNZPT, Council and mana whenua response times. 5.8
Post Excavation Analysis and Archiving appears to apply only to artefacts but should include midden / faunal remains and any other archaeological material that may be excavated.
The words ‘and faunal material’ have been added to the first sentence after ‘artefacts’, for clarification
5.9
Reporting Requirements are in compliance with the HNZPT authority. This should be made clear.
“In compliance with the requirements of HNZPT Authority 2017/793” has been added to the start of paragraph 3 of this section
APPENDIX C: ISCA Requirements CRLL is seeking ISCA (infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia) IS (infrastructure Sustainability) Rating for the whole project lifecycle where the requirements as per ISCA CRL IS Technical Manual – Mahi Rauora Aratohu - Version 1.2 are essential to achieve the Project’s sustainability goal (Reference to CRLL minimum requirements - Appendices 10, 23 and 24 of the contract documents). This Appendix includes IS requirements that are necessary to achieve a target level 2 of Her-1 and Her-2 ISCA credits. These requirements remain subject to change as the project goes forward. Hence, the below Table to be reviewed, amended (as and if needed) and confirmed to meet the target level that will be set and agreed upon. The relevant required evidence(s) to achieve the target to be provided at appropriate timing.
ISCA Category
Target Level
Her-1
2
Construction Requirements
How we Aim to achieve this Refer to Table 1.1 of this DWP
Heritage assessment and management Benchmark Community heritage values have been identified through consultation and integrated into studies. AND Measures to minimise adverse impacts to heritage during construction and operation have been identified and implemented.
Sections 2 and 3, and Table 3.1 Section 6 for consultation
Sections 4 and 5
AND Community and key stakeholders have participated in the heritage studies. AND Heritage values beyond those listed in government registers have been identified, considered and addressed.
Sections 5, 6 and 7
AND Heritage has been interpreted to promote local heritage values.
Section 5 Evidence Heritage report with assessment of lists / registers CV’s of persons undertaking surveys Minutes of community consultation
Section 3.1, 5.8, HNZPT Authority 2017/793
ISCA Category
Target Level
Construction Requirements
How we Aim to achieve this
Records of stakeholder participation in heritage studies. Heritage management plan
Her-2
2
Refer to Table 1.1 of this DWP
Monitoring of heritage Benchmark
Section 5 and section 5.9 for reporting /lists register
Monitoring of heritage is undertaken at appropriate intervals during construction and operation AND Monitoring and modelling demonstrates maintenance of heritage values.
Section 5.9 requires reporting upon completion of the project
Evidence Monitoring plans. Monitoring reports. CV’s of suitably qualified professional or committee terms of reference. Oversight reports or meeting minutes
An appropriately qualified Archaeologist has been approved under HNZPT Authority 2017/793 (Appendix A)