Build something great™ BORAL BERRIMA CEMENT > Community Meeting 27 July 2017 Berrima Cement Works Berrima
Agenda ˃ Welcome and introductions, safety moment ˃ Previous meeting and matters arising ˃ Boral Cement and Berrima Cement Works update ˃ Fuelling the Future : Solid Waste Derived Fuels Implementation ˃ Environmental monitoring and update ˃ Community activities and general business
Introductions and safety moment ˃ Stuart Hutchings Operations Manager (NSW), Boral Cement ˃ Belinda Prideaux Environment Manager, Boral Cement ˃ Michael Curley Health Safety Environment Advisor, Boral Berrima Cement ˃ Madeline Westnidge Administration, Boral Berrima Cement Works ˃ Paul Jackson Stakeholder Rels Mgr (NSW/ACT and National Land Development), Boral Property ˃ Safety moment – Automated Rail Points Project ˃ https://vimeo.com/226255363/f586e24414
Previous meeting and matters arising ˃ Previous community meeting ˃ 10 November 2016 ˃ Note : Presentations from previous meetings are available from the Cement Works website – www.boral.com.au/berrimacement ˃ Any matters arising? ˃ Apologies for this meeting
Build something great™ BORAL BERRIMA CEMENT > Boral Cement and Berrima Cement Works update
Berrima Cement Works update ˃ Berrima had another outstanding year (FY16-17) in terms of clinker and cement production. ˃ Clinker production record for second straight year – just under 1.5 million tonnes produced ˃ Cement sales continued to be strong leading to highest weekly cement production in years ˃ Safety performance continued to improve across the year but there was one LTI. ˃ Operator’s finger injured while cleaning a chute ˃ Safety remains a key focus at site ˃ Major kiln shutdown – January 2018. ˃ Expected to take 23 days to complete ˃ Personnel changes ˃ New Maintenance Manager, Joao Nunes , commenced at Berrima in Sep 2016. ˃ Currently recruiting for a new Production Manager after internal promotion.
New Berrima Road Overpass ˃ Council is implementing plans for a new overpass connecting Taylor Ave and Berrima Rd. ˃ We are finalising the relevant land access and acquisition agreements with Council to allow construction to begin ˃ The new bypass will significantly improve traffic flow and eliminate rail/road interaction. ˃ The existing high volume air sampler (HVAS) situated between the cement works and Inghams will need to be relocated.
Stakeholder Perception Benchmark ˃ During this financial year (2017-18), we will be conducting an SPB for Berrima ˃ SPB is our award winning process for verifying the environmental and community performance of a site by gathering feedback from neighbours ˃ Random selection of sites throughout Australia are subjected to SPBs in each FY ˃ The SPB process involves pre-notification followed by collection of feedback through various channels dependant on the site’s circumstances. ˃ Pre-notification usually by letter to all premises within footprint ˃ Feedback collection via combination of in-person visits, phone and online means ˃ The gathered information is used to both develop the subject site’s community engagement activities and to highlight operational issues of concern. ˃ Site Stakeholder Engagement Plans are framed around the comments given through an SPB ˃ SEPs are part of the operational process of sites, so identified priorities must be addressed ˃ We have not yet identified the timing of the SPB’s conduct ˃ However we will share the results with you at the next community meeting.
Build something great™ BORAL BERRIMA CEMENT > Fuelling the Future: Solid Waste Derived Fuels Implementation
Solid Waste Derived Fuels (SWDF) ˃ At our last meeting in November, we announced that the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) had approved our modification for SWDF. ˃ To recap, the approval permits the following: ˃ Use of up to 100 000 tonnes per year of wood-waste derived fuel (WWDF) and refuse-derived fuel (RDF) for the kiln’s energy needs, replacing equivalent amount of coal ˃ Amended air emissions limits ˃ Construction of a storage and feed system to allow SWDFs to be integrated into production ˃ The project represents an $11.3 million investment in the Berrima site. ˃ Supported by a $4.08 million grant from the NSW Environment Trust Waste Less, Recycle More initiative ˃ Will substantially assist in reducing energy costs and therefore cost of production, increasing long- term viability of the site.
Recap – what is WWDF and RDF? Wood waste-derived fuel (WWDF) Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) Combustible materials recovered ‘Leftovers’ from other industries X from ‘mainstream’ waste Untreated waste like sawdust, Papers, cardboards, packaging, pallets, chipped bark, mill off-cuts some plastics, C&D material NOT commercial or native Screened and processed to forestry material specification
We’re now ready to build! Auto grab Access & delivery crane Receiving and Loading bins storage shed Tube conveyor Calciner High temperature Aeration Multiflex feeder Supports slide gate
Construction schedule ˃ We recently updated our construction schedule which has seen some works already get underway: ˃ Site preparation and civil works have already started ˃ Sep 2017: Construction of storage building begins ˃ Oct 2017: Overseas-supplied kit delivery – pipe conveyor and supports ˃ Oct 2017: Mechanical installation of equipment begins ˃ Apr 2018: Commissioning of plant and equipment ˃ May 2018: Performance testing and final commissioning ˃ Jun 2018: Plant handover ˃ Between six and 30 construction personnel will be involved in the project at different times throughout the schedule. ˃ Where possible, manufacture and assembly will occur away from Berrima site before installation ˃ Local suppliers to be used where we can
Construction details ˃ Due to the location of the project at the rear of the Cement Works, we expect there will be no discernible difference to normal operations. ˃ Construction hours will be ˃ Mon-Fri : 7am until 6pm ˃ Sat: 7am until 1pm ˃ No construction is allowed on Sundays or public holidays if the construction noise is audible at our site boundary ˃ The sequenced stages of the construction schedule include: ˃ Preconstruction: set up site office, fencing, arrange utilities supply to project site ˃ Civils and earthworks: earthmoving, pouring of slabs and foundations ˃ Materials store and Reception building: built off- site, fitting pieces together, services connection ˃ Installation of ‘grab’ crane: built off-site, install moving floor hopper, crane and electricals ˃ Installation of materials handling equipment: tube conveyors, bin feeders, multiflex ˃ Electrical, control and instrumentation : cabling, switchroom, light and power ˃ Some transport movements out of the normal might be noticeable at times (eg concrete agitators)
Communication ˃ The SWDF project presents Berrima with an exciting opportunity to showcase technological ability and innovation, all achieved with your assistance. ˃ Accordingly, we’ll be sharing our progress regularly through the schedule with you: ˃ Tracking against schedule, major milestones, advance notice of activity (eg additional transport movements) which may be noticeable outside site, first testing of SWDFs and your feedback, reports to authorities ˃ Information will be supplied by the Project Team, Berrima site management and Boral’s Stakeholder Relations Manager. ˃ All regular channels will be used: usual community meetings, newsletter, Cement Works website, local media editorial and advertorial, potential site inspection events (during and post) ˃ As usual, we will seek your ongoing feedback so that we can adjust either our works or communications to suit you. ˃ If you have a complaint or concern: ˃ Call the Cement Works on 4860 2222 (voicemail) ˃ Call Boral Stakeholder Relations on 0401 894 097 ˃ Email feedback@boral.com.au ˃ All complaints will be entered into the Boral SIMS system and actioned as swiftly as possible – please get in touch as soon as the issue occurs!
Build something great™ BORAL BERRIMA CEMENT > Environmental monitoring and update
Licence Year 1/5/2016 – 30/4/2017 ˃ Noise Monitoring ˃ Extensive (annual) noise monitoring undertaken ˃ Conclusion that we were compliant with our licencing noise requirements ˃ Recommendation to review a number of noise sources:
Licence Year 1/5/2016 – 30/4/2017 ˃ Stack Monitoring Solid Particulates and NOx Cadmium, mercury and hazardous substances
Licence Year 1/5/2016 – 30/4/2017 ˃ Dust Deposition Gauges
Licence Year 1/5/2016 – 30/4/2017 ˃ Ambient Air Monitoring Program - HVAS PM10, TSP Heavy Metals
Licence Year 1/5/2016 – 30/4/2017 ˃ Lake Quality Overflow Data Potassium, BOD, pH TSS, COD, Sulphate, Chloride, Sodium, Calcium
Licence Year 1/5/2016 – 30/4/2017 ˃ Lake Quality Overflow Data (2) Aluminium, Flouride, Oil and Grease Zinc, Nickel, Copper, Boron, Barium, Cyanide, TP
Recent activities ˃ Pest Control ˃ Team of people monitoring rabbit population ˃ Recent virus release affecting pests ˃ Plans in place to supplement recent virus release if not adequate ˃ People trained in the use of poisons ˃ Dust Collectors ˃ Consultant engaged to assist with providing expertise ˃ Increased focus on DCs across site ˃ Increased focus on known issues ˃ People trained in the use of poisons
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