Innovative water management at Dubbo Concrete Plant, NSW
Our sites are dedicated to reducing town water consumption and associated costs by exploring sustainable alternatives, such as utilising natural water sources like rooftop rainwater harvesting.
At the Dubbo concrete plant, we’ve implemented a rainwater harvesting system that captures water from our 560m² roof. Storing the rainwater and mixing it with town water in a 90,000-litre tank allows us to use the water for concrete production and all plant needs.
This initiative is projected to save between 60,000 and 80,000 litres of town water each month, significantly reducing costs while relying more on harvested rainwater.
Our sustainable approach not only conserves valuable water resources but also supports our commitment to environmental responsibility.
About Heidelberg Materials
Heidelberg Materials Australia is part of the Heidelberg Materials Group, one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in over 50 countries with 51,000 employees working at around 3,000 production sites. At the centre of our actions lies our responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We also enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.
