Our Services
Waru provides the full range of heritage management services. These include archaeological and ethnographic surveys, due diligence assessments and desktop studies, heritage audits and heritage management plans.
Waru has extensive experience with and an understanding of the Western Australian heritage landscape, and the changes in associated legislation, including mining and environmental policy.
Site surveys
Waru has conducted nearly 1,000 archaeological and ethnographic surveys throughout WA.
We are experts in our field and have a thorough understanding of the requirements of government regulators as well as our clients, whether they are Aboriginal groups, government authorities, mining or exploration companies, or land developers.
Due diligence studies & audits
Time and money can be saved by reviewing and analysing previous heritage work that may have covered all or part of a project area, and the location and status of previously recorded sites in these areas.
Waru specialises in on-ground inspections and assessments, based on 3 decades of extensive fieldwork throughout WA.
Excavation services & site salvage
Resource companies requiring site excavation or salvage recording will find Waru ideal. Our archaeological expertise, along with our considerable knowledge and experience enables us to deliver projects on time and on budget.
Our team have undertaken site excavations and salvage recording for major resource projects across Western Australia as well as nationally.
Indigenous consultation services
Waru can undertake cultural and social impact studies and consultations to meet additional requirements in relation to environmental and mining approvals.
Waru staff have worked with Aboriginal groups throughout WA for 3 decades and can provide expert and practical advice.
Our staff can provide heritage and cultural awareness training too.