Sydney

Our Sydney consulting team—led by CEO Sharon Veale, Head of Archaeology Tim Owen, and Head of Heritage Places Rebecca Hawcroft—works on some of the most significant heritage projects in Australia and internationally.

Our clients include government agencies, cultural institutions, architects, planners, and developers. We have delivered work in local neighbourhoods, significant places, iconic destinations, and World Heritage–listed sites, including the Sydney Opera House and Hyde Park Barracks. Our portfolio spans major infrastructure and urban renewal initiatives across NSW, including the Transport Oriented Development Program, Sydney Metro, Parramatta Light Rail, and Sydney Olympic Park.

GML has a strong track record in thematic and heritage studies for local councils, underpinned by rigorous research, ensuring our findings withstand public scrutiny and legal challenge. As councils and communities increasingly value twentieth-century heritage, we bring particular expertise in this area—delivering comprehensive studies for the City of Sydney, Woollahra, and Northern Beaches Councils, and supporting the nomination of numerous modern heritage items.

We are also at the forefront of heritage resilience and disaster risk management, delivering industry-leading work, including the Historic Heritage Bushfire Vulnerability Assessment Framework for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, and a landmark disaster risk management strategy for The Rocks.

With over three decades of award-winning practice, we are known for our independent insight, technical excellence, and a commitment to delivering enduring heritage outcomes. The Sydney team is energetic, collaborative, and solutions-focused—bringing fresh thinking and deep experience to the challenges of managing and celebrating heritage in a changing urban and cultural landscape.

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