If objects of artistic, historic or monetary value or human remains are found on the site these become the property of the Authority. More importantly for the Contractor the discovery and removal of such objects could delay the Construction process and result in additional cost. Hence the WIDP Contract (Clause 14) sets out a process that allows the Authority certain rights but also gives the Contractor some comfort that delays will be minimised and that additional costs will generally fall to the Authority.
The Contract Manager should be aware of the relevant provisions in the Authority's Contract and that the Authority may have to respond very quickly once notified by the Contractor that fossils or antiquities have been discovered.