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ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTMENTS
| LOCATION | MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTMENTS SINCE 2002* | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Port Kembla | Sinter machine emissions reduction project to reduce gas and dust emissions resulting in cleaner air. | $94 million |
| Coke Side Pushing Emissions at Port Kembla to collect soot and dust emissions (during coke pushing on 4, 5 and 6 Batteries). | $91 million | |
| Gypsum plant reduction and conversion of SO2 emissions for use in the cement industry. | $9 million | |
| Water recycling program at Port Kembla plant, in partnership with Sydney Water, saving up to 20 megalitres of drinking water per day. | Approx $350,00 | |
| Cokemaking project to reduce organic emissions. | $2 million | |
| Wind blown dust control in recycling area revegetation. | $3 million | |
| Port Kembla 33kV electrical distribution system protection project. | $14 million | |
| Western Port | Optimisation of Paint Line No2 (CPL2) ovens to reduce natural gas consumption and greenhouse emissions. | $150,000 |
| Water recycling program to reduce fresh water consumption by over 60%, co-funded by BlueScope Steel, the Victorian government and South East Water. | $21 million shared cost | |
| New Zealand Steel | Waikato North Head ironsands attritioner to reduce clay slimes disposed to landfill. | $3.3 million |
| Dust minimisation projects, including sealing of roads and storage areas, resulting in reduced dust and improved water discharge quality. | $5 million | |
| New baghouse in Hollow Sections Galvanising Pipe Plant to reduce emissions. | $1.5 million | |
| North Star BlueScope Steel | New baghouse installed, improving air quality within the plant. | US$43.5 million |
| Energy efficiency project to improve furnace efficiency and minimise power usage. | US$9 million |
* Projects committed, underway or completed.
