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NEWS JULY 2007 QR WIDE WATER REDUCTION CAMPAIGN As the drought in South East Queensland shows no signs of ending soon, the QR Water Reduction Campaign team has been busy. Stepping up efforts to meet our targets and providing staff with tips and advice on how they can make a difference. QR staff have been focussed on cutting back on water consumption as the organisation continues to strive towards water reduction targets. Team work has been the name of the game, with staff across QR rallying to the cause to make a difference. Here is a quick snapshot of just some of the progress made in the last few months: • Retrofi tting works are 75 per cent complete in Mayne Rail Yard. • Roma Street station retrofi tting has begun with works expected to be completed by the end of March. Work is being completed at night to minimise disruption to the public. • Weekend retrofi tting blitzes by the ISG Maintenance Plumbers on Zillmere, Sandgate, Narangba, Woodridge and Beenleigh Citytrain stations. • Central, Roma St, Mayne Yard/Control Centre undergoing retrofitting. • A statewide audit on water use has been carried out by Luke Stephan of QRNational, with recommendations from his report to be used to determine works. • Signage on fences at Acacia Ridge terminal displays the water saving achievements of this site. • Audits of administration buildings across the state is well underway. Back to Media Room July 2007 REGIONAL FREIGHT WATER WISE Regional Freight has a strong focus on improving their environmental management and has embraced the challenge. Read full story June 2007 QR LIMITED LEADS THE WORLD IN NARROW GAUGE TECHNOLOGY QR has implemented rail solutions in 26 countries around the world. Read full story |
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CONTENT CONTACTS Environmental Strategy Tony Ramsden, Manager Environmental Strategy Telephone: (07) 3235 1414 National Policy Stephen Baines, General Manager National Policy Telephone: (07) 3235 5239 Freight John Montague, General Manager Sales & Marketing Telephone: (07) 3235 5157 Tenile Bishop, QRNational Freight Communications & Marketing Telephone: (07) 3235 5491 Passenger Anna Whybird, General Manager, Communications and Community Relations Telephone: (07) 3235 3642 GORAIL Program Kathy Ranford, Program Manager, GORAIL Telephone: (07) 3235 1822 Strategic Innovation Di Lyons, Manager Strategic Innovation Telephone: (07) 3235 3768 |
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