Windsor Bridge Replacement Project

Archaeology Cosmos Archaeology undertook a range of maritime archaeological investigations as part of preliminary works for the Windsor Bridge Replacement Project, which was completed in May 2020. The project saw a new bridge constructed over the Hawkesbury River, approximately 35 metres east of the original structure. Investigations included multiple desktop […]

Darlinghurst Excavation and Monitoring

Archaeology In 2016, Cosmos Archaeology was tasked with creating a statement of heritage significance for the potential archaeological resource at a property on Darlinghurst Road, Sydney, which was set to be developed into a 5-storey residential care facility. In the mid-1800s, the site was home to the St. John’s Parochial […]

Sydney Hotel Hill End

Archaeology In 2017, works and repairs were proposed for the Sydney Hotel property at Hill End, Sydney. The Hill End Historic Site is listed on the State Heritage Register and the Sydney Hotel, identified as Lyle’s Cottage, is included in this State Heritage listing. All works in relation to the […]

S.S. Dicky

Archaeology Cosmos Archaeology worked closely with the Sunshine Coast Council to undertake a preliminary archaeological investigation into the S.S. Dicky, ahead of plans to remove the wreck of the iron steamship from the beach at Caloundra for long term management and conservation. The vessel was wrecked in 1893 after being […]

Sorrento Sea Wall

Archaeology Cosmos Archaeology undertook Aboriginal and historic cultural heritage assessments of an old seawall in Sorrento, before it was removed as part of local council works. The project was a collaboration between the Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, and proposed to […]

Halvorsens

Archaeology Cosmos Archaeology were the consultants of choice to undertake an archaeological assessment of a derelict, 20th-century wharf on the Parramatta River, after a Development Application was made to NSW Roads and Maritime Services seeking its demolition. The project uncovered a fascinating link to Australia’s first brewery. The wharf was […]

WWII East Arm RAAF Flying Boat Base Jetty

Archaeology This archaeological survey of a former RAAF jetty site in Darwin yielded a fascinating range of cultural data which provided significant insight into the behaviours and activities of RAAF personnel during World War II, as well as a better understanding of the broader systems of wartime military supply and […]

INPEX Catalina Darwin

Archaeology Cosmos Archaeology was tasked with analysing the potential impacts of dredging works on six WWII-era PBY Catalina aircraft wrecks, located at East Arm in Darwin Harbour. A portion of East Arm had been earmarked for dredging as part of the INPEX Ichthys Project to create a new shipping channel, […]

Maid of Sker

Archaeology The Maid of Sker is a restored paddle steamer built in 1884, and is the only known surviving trading vessel of its kind from the Gold Coast region, providing a unique interpretive example. Cosmos Archaeology was contracted to create a Conservation Management Plan to support the vessel’s preservation, and […]

INPEX Darwin

Archaeology Cosmos Archaeology played a crucial role in identifying, retrieving and relocating artefacts related to World War II Catalina flying boats, during the development of a significant LNG gas project at East Arm, Darwin. Construction of the INPEX Ichthys LNG Project required certain areas of the harbour to be dredged, […]