About Us
Apex Archaeology is an archaeological and cultural heritage firm established by Leigh Bate and Jenni Bate in 2012. Together, we bring over 20 years of archaeological consulting experience to the firm, and have participated in a wide range of archaeological assessment projects. With a strong understanding of cultural heritage legislation and client requirements, Apex Archaeology offers clients value for money and high quality heritage advice regarding archaeological matters. Our innovative approach to consulting has resulted in lower overhead costs; savings which are passed to the client.
With experience working across all development sectors, Apex Archaeology has a strong track record in achieving a positive and successful outcome for both the development and the archaeological record. We understand how the requirements for cultural heritage assessment apply to different projects, and how to tailor this to ensure the best result for each project we undertake. We provide advice for developers, we provide advice to developers, environmental managers, local councils, project managers, architects, and planners, and also consult with government agencies, engineers, and other specialists as required.
Leigh Bate
Director/Archaeologist
B. Arch Grad. Dip. Arch Dip. GIS
Leigh has been an archaeological consultant in NSW for over ten years. His involvement in a number of large scale archaeological projects has allowed him to develop wide ranging field work and co-ordination skills, and he has built an excellent relationship with the Aboriginal community within NSW. Leigh’s strong field work skills are teamed with skills in GIS and reporting, making him a valuable asset to the company.
Jenni Bate
Director/Archaeologist
B. Arch Grad. Dip. CHM
Jenni Bate has been consulting primarily in NSW for over ten years. Her main focus has been Indigenous archaeology and cultural heritage management, and she has developed excellent skills in Aboriginal community consultation and the assessment of Aboriginal sites. She has a strong understanding of the legislative framework in which archaeological assessment is undertaken, and her reporting skills have ensured compliance with statutory requirements for archaeological assessments for a large number of projects.
