A YEAR IN REVIEW CONTINUED
The construction of a reverse osmosis plant at Wallerawang was completed in May 2011 along with a new pipeline to Mt Piper where the waste water is processed. The reverse osmosis plant has now moved towards drought proofing Wallerawang, reducing reliance on Fish River water supplies. It also halves the quantity of Wallerawang water discharged into the Coxs River. The Carbon Capture and Storage project is continuing, with the pilot project being completed in 2010 and the commencement of the demonstration plant project. The CSIRO and Delta pilot plant successfully used ammonia as a capture chemical for CO2, effectively broadening the suite of options available for the future large scale demonstration, which will also test CO2 injection and storage in a suitable geological structure. Delta received a Bronze award in the NSW Sustainability Advantage Program run by the Office of Environment and Heritage in our first year of participation. Our commitment to sustainability was shown by our practical application in areas such as staff engagement and resource efficiency.
Strength in people The success that Delta Electricity has achieved in key areas was attained through its people. Management and staff together delivered a new enterprise award with no time lost in dispute. Negotiations were conducted in a spirit of cooperation throughout the process which achieved excellent outcomes. Delta apprentices won a host of Central Coast and Western Awards with four awards for apprentice of the year in their categories. A significant achievement by a Delta apprentice, Sean Flanagan, was acknowledged when he won 2010 State Indigenous Apprentice of the Year. Throughout the organisation, Delta people delivered to achieve excellent outcomes in production, marketing, plant, safety, environment, maintenance and administration.
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DELTA ELECTRICITY ANNUAL REPORT 2010 - 2011
Above: Anthony Callen, Sustainability Technologist
Significant changes in Board membership took place during the year. Despite these changes, strong governance practices were applied throughout the year. It is with sadness that Delta notes the death of Jim Henness, Delta’s previous Chief Executive for 15 years. Jim made a great contribution to the industry and his passing so early in retirement was a shock to all.
“ The success that Delta Electricity has achieved in of key areas was attained through its people ”
Future Delta remains focused on the future – delivering reliable electricity to ensure essential supplies to communities and industry. Delta awaits the recommendations from the Special Commission of Inquiry into Electricity Transactions and is also preparing itself for operation with a future price on carbon.
Greg Everett
Warren Phillips
Chief Executive
Director