Heritage Now

We provide professional advice for Aboriginal and historical heritage, archaeology, built heritage and heritage interpretation. From Development Applications (DAs) with local councils, right up to major projects, we have you covered.

Heritage Now acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Aboriginal Lands on which we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

Artwork created by Barkinji and Malyangapa Artist Jasmine Craciun.

Our Services

Aboriginal

Aboriginal Due Diligence Assessments
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment Reports (ACHARs)
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Assessments
Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permits (AHIPs)
Aboriginal Heritage Impact Assessments (AHIAs)
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plans
Aboriginal Consultation

Historic

Heritage Assessments
Heritage Management Plans
Conservation Management Plans
Statements of Heritage Impact (SoHIs)
Heritage Permits (s139, s140, s57, s60)
Heritage Impact Statements

Heritage Interpretation

Walking Trails
Heritage Tour Content
Web deployed digital interpretation
Virtual reality experiences
Photogrammetry
3D Scanning

About

We are a NSW consultancy with 20 years experience in the heritage space. Our team of experts will guide you through the heritage assessment and management process to streamline your development approval and meet your development approval conditions. Whether it be land development for residential, mixed use, commercial, industrial, infrastructure or mining – we have you covered.

Start Your Journey

Getting underway with your project is easy. We are here to help – Call us 0460 744 466 or email us on – projects@heritagenow.com.au

Our Team

Heritage Now Leadership Team

Aboriginal Heritage & Archaeology Lead

Jenna Weston – Principal Heritage & Archaeological Consultant

Jenna has more than 18 years of experience in cultural heritage management, spanning both Aboriginal and historical heritage and archaeology. She has been involved in the preparation of Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment reports, due diligence reports, heritage impact statements, archaeological assessments, excavation reports and archaeological management plans, as well as archival and photographic recording. Jenna’s specialist areas include Aboriginal stone artefact analysis and shell midden analysis. She is also a full member of the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Inc (AACAI).

Historical Heritage & Archaeology Lead

Ngaire Richards – Principal Heritage & Archaeological Consultant

Ngaire has almost two decades of experience in the heritage and archaeology space which spans both Aboriginal and historic heritage. She has been involved in the preparation of Aboriginal cultural heritage assessment reports, due diligence reports, heritage impact statements, excavation reports and archaeological management plans. Ngaire has a strong track record for delivering heritage projects which is backed by her extensive experience and background in informatics.

She is a full International Member of Australia ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) and a member of the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology (ASHA). She is currently the NSW coordinator for National Archaeology Week which promotes archaeology across Australia.

Overall Technical Direction

Tessa Boer-Mah – Company Director and Principal Heritage & Archaeological Consultant

With over 20 years of experience in heritage consulting, Tessa brings a wealth of expertise for managing heritage within a development context. She has experience in both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage assessments, as well as heritage interpretation. Her skills encompass project management, technical direction and client liaison, along with all the requisite heritage assessment skills. She has a passion for completing high-quality projects and ensuring clients get the right advice.

Tessa has written and supervised the production of hundreds of heritage assessments for Aboriginal and historic heritage across NSW. Tessa has been National Secretary for the Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists Incorporated, is a full International Member of Australia ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites), and has served on the Future Directions Committee at the Property Council for the Hunter Division.

The leadership team is supported by Bernadette, Crystal, Dan, Gemma, Hannah, Holly, Jacqui, Joven, Kira, Kirrily, Kyle, Kylie, Lorraine, Mick, Robyn and Tiffany.

Partnership with Casey & Lowe Pty Ltd

Our team is supported by Dr Mary Casey and Tony Lowe who have over 30 years of professional historical archaeological consulting experience having worked on seminal archaeological projects across Sydney as well as in regional NSW. As part of our partnership with Casey & Lowe Pty Ltd, we have access to their extensive knowledge and database spanning more than three decades and benefit from their team members who have worked closely with them during that time.

Some of our Clients

Hunter & Central Coast Development Corporation

Testimonials

Tessa has the necessary attention to detail and process, combined with understanding the big picture to ensure your project will be well managed. Excellent knowledge of her subject, and well regarded by Indigenous stakeholders and determining authorities.

Craig Anderson

Director, Anderson Environment and Planning

Tessa is a highly professional operator. Over the 9 years I’ve known her, she has consistently delivered high quality heritage advice for her clients. I look forward to continuing working with her into the future.

Brian Hammonds

Registered Surveyor and UAV Pilot at Fyfe

Heritage Now provided a heritage assessment to comply with our Council DA requirements for a garage extension to our Heritage Listed house. We chose Heritage Now because they were able to do the report in the short timeframe we needed and the cost was competitive. As a result, we have been able to submit our DA in a timely manner and as a side benefit we learned some interesting things about the history of our property. We would recommend Heritage Now to anyone else who needs a Heritage report for a DA, service was very prompt and professional.