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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. Read full story July 2007 REGIONAL FREIGHT WATER WISE Regional Freight has a strong focus on improving their environmental management and has embraced the challenge. Over the last week, 17 water tanks with a total capacity of 99 000 litres have been installed at the Acacia Ridge terminal.The tank water will be used to clean trucks, trailers, containers and the terminal pavement. Regional Freight Contracts and Agreements Coordinator, Jason Price, said the water will also be used to water the gardens at Acacia Ridge. “This will improve the environmental image of Acacia Ridge and make it a more attractive place for workers and customers alike,” Jason Price said. Products and Service Manager, Wendy Skinner, commended the Innovation and Ideas Team on their green initiatives. “With the water crisis at the top of everyone’s minds, the installation of the tanks is a good step in improving our water management,” Wendy said. The Regional Freight team is also currently trialling the use of a hybrid Toyota Prius for their pool car fleet. Back to Media Room 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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