Sydney Metro West Parramatta Station
GML recently completed one of the largest archaeological excavations ever undertaken in NSW for Sydney Metro West, covering almost an entire city block in Parramatta’s CBD.
GML commenced archaeological excavations in early 2022, working with client Gamuda Australia and Laing O’Rourke Consortium to integrate the archaeological works with the construction program.
Led by Excavation Director Abi Cryerhall, a team of more than 100 archaeologists, specialists and First Nations representatives spent almost 1,000 days recording thousands of archaeological deposits and features and recovering around 100,000 artefacts.
The excavations have resulted in new information about the environment and how it changed over time, revealing significant Aboriginal archaeology, contact-period artefacts, the remains of three convict huts, multiple phases of 19th century domestic and commercial occupation, and evidence of local manufacturers and industries including cordial makers and a printworks.
Over the course of the archaeological excavations the local community have had the opportunity to visit the Parramatta metro station site during heritage open days to see up close some of the many artefacts uncovered and learn more from GML experts.
With the excavation now complete, the artefacts and samples will be analysed by specialists. The results will inform GML’s research and reporting before the artefacts are returned to Sydney Metro for long-term storage.
- Archaeological Research Design and Excavation Methodology
- Aboriginal Heritage Archaeological Assessment and Excavation Strategy
- Archival Recording
- Archaeology
- First Nations Heritage
- Gamuda Australia and Laing O’Rourke Consortium for Sydney Metro
- Parramatta, NSW
- Dharug Country
