(1) This section applies if a proponent or other person is required to prepare an Environment Effects Statement under the Environment Effects Act 1978 in respect of any works.
(2) The proponent or other person must, before commencing the works, also prepare a cultural heritage management plan for the area in which the works are to be carried out.
(3) In this section—
"Environment Effects Statement" and "proponent" have the same meanings as in the Environment Effects Act 1978 ;
"works" includes "public works" within the meaning of the Environment Effects Act 1978 .