— Flood Recovery

— Cultural Heritage Notification

In March 2024, flood recovery excavation works on Petie Road, Anduramba revealed a subsurface alignment of timber logs, initially interpreted as refuse but later assessed as a probable historic corduroy roadway or timber bridge structure. The discovery was made approximately 1.5 meters below the surface, with associated artefacts including remnants of a steam boiler chimney. The site, measuring 20m x 14m adjacent to an active road corridor, presented archaeological potential requiring formal notification under section 89 of the Queensland Heritage Act 1992. Excavation ceased and Redleaf Group was engaged to record and report the find.

• Formal notification of archaeological discovery and artefacts to the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) under section 89 of the Queensland Heritage Act 1992
• Site mapping with handheld GPS, in situ photographic documentation
• Recommendation for redesign and avoidance of disturbance
• Proposal for in situ reburial and preservation as preferred management option, endorsed by DETSI
• Supervision and execution of reburial methodology for the timber feature, including geotextile and gravel layering for conservation
• Preparation and submission of a comprehensive reburial report documenting the archaeological process, methodology, location, and outcomes to DETSI
• Development of ongoing management protocols and archaeological monitoring plan for future works in proximity to the discovery
• Documentation of location, significance, imaging, and site plans in accordance with statutory guidelines