COLCO CULTURAL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
Insights

Heritage insights for developers & planners

Plain-English explainers on the heritage rules that affect development in the ACT and NSW. Written by a former regulator, kept current.

How heritage significance is assessed (NSW & ACT)

What ‘significant’ really means, the criteria used in each jurisdiction, and what a significance finding means for your project.

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Has NSW passed standalone Aboriginal cultural heritage legislation? (2026 status)

The current state of NSW Aboriginal cultural heritage law reform — and what it means for your project right now.

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Heritage on your project? Get an honest read before it costs you time.

Speak with the COLCO team, led by Dr Sophie Collins — senior heritage expertise for the capital region. Canberra-based, servicing the ACT and NSW.

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