Historic Character Delivery Work Plan (Archaeology Section)
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Archaeological Procedures and Mitigation Measures 6.1 Mt Eden Railway Station Platform
During demolition of the existing NAL Mt Eden railway station platform, the Project Archaeologist (or other qualified archaeologist under their direction) will record a section through the platform and details of the original 1912 platform construction beneath the surface of the current platform.
6.2 Archaeological Discovery Protocols As noted in Section 3.1, there is only limited potential for subsurface archaeological remains to be exposed during the main works. However, the possibility that archaeological features and deposits may be exposed during construction will be managed and mitigated by call-in of the Project Archaeologist by the construction team; the recording of any remains exposed; and the recovery of samples of archaeological material for further analysis. 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 (or other qualified archaeologist acting under their direction) can assess the site.
6.3 Management of Archaeological or Cultural Remains Once in situ archaeological features or deposits (of pre-1900 or early 20th century date) have been confirmed, the Project Archaeologist will advise the relevant Project Manager and works will not resume in the immediate area until the necessary archaeological investigation and recording has been completed. The Project Archaeologist (or other qualified archaeologist acting under their direction) will investigate and record the remains, in accordance with accepted archaeological practice as set out in Sections 6.5 to 6.9 of this HC DWP (Archaeology Section) and the requirements of the HNZPT Authority. If remains indicating Māori occupation or kōiwi tangata (human remains) are exposed, the protocols outlined in Section 6.4 of this HC DWP (Archaeology Section) will be followed. If significant archaeological features or deposits are identified during the main works, the Auckland Council (Cultural Heritage Implementation Team Leader and Compliance 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.
6.4 Mana Whenua Protocols 6.4.1. Archaeological Remains If archaeological remains relating to Māori occupation are exposed, the Project Archaeologist will inform the appropriate mana whenua representatives, HNZPT and Auckland Council (Compliance Monitoring Officer and Cultural Heritage Implementation Team Leader).
6.4.2. Kōiwi Tangata (Human Remains) If bone material is identified that could potentially be human, the following protocol will be adopted: Page 16
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