Historical black and white photograph of busy Sydney during the early 20th century with horse-drawn carriages, wagons loaded with goods, vendors, and pedestrians, with buildings and a cityscape in the background.

Heavy traffic crossing Pyrmont Bridge Sydney, 1904

Photographer Charles Kerry & Co. Originally from the Tyrell Collection glass plate. Courtesy of the City of Sydney, A-00006231

Heritage Advice

With over two decades of experience in heritage management and conservation, we manage complex projects with overlapping values needing multidisciplinary expertise. We specialise in master planning and strategic advice, with proven experience working across Commonwealth, state, and local legislative frameworks throughout Australia.

Particular practice strengths include monuments, parks, and other public spaces, and we have published internationally on these topics. Supported by a strong network of experts—including architects, planners, and landscape specialists—we partner as needed to ensure even the most complex heritage projects are delivered with rigour, creativity, and integrity.

Our services include:

  • Master planning

  • Heritage assessments

  • Impact statements

  • Strategic advice

  • Conservation Management Plans

  • Monuments and statues

We combine deep expertise, collaborative networks, and practical solutions to protect, celebrate, and sustainably manage heritage in both public and private contexts.

Books and publications (select):

Shanahan, M. & Shanahan, B. 2017. ‘Commemorating Melbourne’s Past: Constructing and Contesting Space, Time and Public Memory in Contemporary Parkscapes.’ In Contemporary Archaeology and the City, edited by Krysta Ryzewski & Laura McAtackney. Oxford University Press. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/contemporary-archaeology-and-the-city-9780198803607?cc=au&lang=en&

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