Annual Report 2009-10

Much work was driven by our Environmental Coordinator and the volunteermembers of our Greenhouse Taskforce. This work included a waste recordingsystem which is now in place and will enable management and reduction.Cardboard and paper waste recycling increased from 24.95 tonnes in 2008/09 to46.75 tonnes over the past financial year, an 87.5 percent increase. Over the sameperiod co-mingled waste generation fell 25 percent to 508 tonnes from 679 tonnes.A water recovery system now processes contaminated water from graffitiremoval. This saves waste disposal costs as well as providing recycled waterfor use at the station being cleaned. Water conservation projects have beencompleted at several stations over the past year with more to follow as part ofthe station upgrade program of the Rail Revitalisation Project. This included theselection of water-wise native plants for all TransAdelaide landscaping projects.An important aspect of the new Dry Creek Railcar Deport is its ecologicallysustainable design. It includes the most up-to-date technology in trade wastemanagement, fuel storage and energy use. A native landscape scheme willbe applied to the site which is linked to the City of Salisbury’s recycled waterprogram for most of its water requirements, including the washing of railcars.Similarly the upgrade and extensions at the Glengowrie Tram Depot has a strongfocus on minimising environmental impacts including stormwater harvesting,solar panels and energy efficient lighting and air-conditioning.17 | TransAdelaide Annual Report 2009-10