2011-2012 Annual Report - Full Version - PDF - Palmerston North ...

Financial ResultsActivity Operational Results: WastewaterRevenueActual Budget Variance Actual Note2012 2012 2012 2011$000 $000 $000 $000Treatment & Disposal 84 520 (436) 469 1.Wastewater Collection 640 505 135 620 2.Total Revenue 724 1,025 (301) 1,089ExpensesTreatment & Disposal 2,075 2,264 189 2,963 3.Wastewater Collection 4,955 4,375 (580) 4,535 4.Total Expenses 7,030 6,639 (391) 7,498Net Operating CosT OF ACTiviTY (6,306) (5,614) (692) (6,409)EnvironmentalSustainability... What the Council Does WastewaterNote1. Lower electricity generation due to breakdowns ofdigester gas engine and lower sludge sales.2. Higher revenues achieved due to additionaltradewaste revenue from new customers.3. Lower net personnel costs offset by higher operatingexpenses than budgeted, particularly greater chemicalusage due to low river flows and higher energy costsresulting from less on site generation at the landfillrequiring higher imported electricity.4. Higher depreciation, service delivery costs, netpersonnel and consultancies relating to HorizonsWastewater Consents offset by lower interest cost.112 Palmerston North City Council Annual Report 2011/12