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Koonalda Cave Research Prospectus and Protocol

Koonalda Cave is a National Heritage Place that transformed contemporary understanding of the age of Aboriginal occupation in Australia. It contains finger flutings and engravings that are at least 27,000 years old.
Koonalda Cave

URPS prepared this guide to clarify research priorities and establish protocols for the design, approval, delivery and reporting of projects in and around Koonalda Cave.

URPS added value by:

  • Balancing complex Traditional Owner stakeholder interests, custodianship and cultural authority to support consensus building.
  • Translating leading practice in cultural heritage research and governance into a practical framework tailored to the Koonalda context.
  • Delivering a final product that was simple, concise and provides a clear sense of direction.
CLIENT
Department for Environment and Water
STATE
South Australia
LGA
Outback Communities Authority
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Water Allocation Plans

Water Allocation Plans

This includes accounting for changes in environmental water needs, licensed demands (for activities like irrigation and forestry), unlicensed stock, and domestic use. URPS has supported the Limestone Coast Landscape Board

Coastal Access Management

Coastal Access Management

An increasing number of people accessing the coast in off-road vehicles in the past 5 years is having an increasingly negative impact in many areas. Thoughtful planning is required to

Open Space & Playgrounds

Open Space, Playground and Recreation Strategy

In collaboration with landscape architects Sproutt, URPS developed an Open Space, Playgrounds and Recreation Strategy for Council. The Strategy aligns with the council’s strategic plan, responds to emerging trends, and

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