Community shocked after Aboriginal rock shelter bulldozed for NSW power lines
An Indigenous rock shelter was destroyed by contractors during the construction of power lines for a renewable energy zone in New South Wales. The local Indigenous community expressed shock and anger over the irreversible damage to the heritage site. Investigations are underway to determine how the destruction occurred despite prior identification of the site in project plans.
- ▪The Aboriginal rock shelter was damaged beyond recovery by bulldozers in March.
- ▪Acerez, the contractor, admitted that processes to protect the shelter were not fully implemented.
- ▪Local leaders are calling for stronger Aboriginal heritage laws and accountability for the destruction.
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Contractors have destroyed an Indigenous rock shelter while building power lines for a renewable energy zone near Mudgee. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The GuardianView image in fullscreenContractors have destroyed an Indigenous rock shelter while building power lines for a renewable energy zone near Mudgee. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The GuardianAustralian climate and environment in focusIndigenous AustraliansCommunity shocked after Aboriginal rock shelter bulldozed for NSW power linesThe heritage site was destroyed by contractors building transmission lines for the Central-West Orana renewable energy zone Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Supported byAbout this contentPetra StockWed 27 May 2026 06.17 EDTLast modified on Wed 27 May 2026 06.18…
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