ADELAIDE AND PARAFIELD COMMUNITY AND STAFF NEWSLETTER APRIL 2011

PG 2 NO RETIREMENT ON THE HORIZON PG 6 CAR PARK PROJECT ROAD WORKS UNDER WAY

PG 7 parafield MASTER PLAN TIMETABLE

PG 13 New & Parafield Office Recycling System 1 contents Phil Baker Changing Skyline - AsA Tower Project

Changing skyline - ASA tower project 1

No retirement on the horizon for MD’s comments 87-year old Bill Pople 2 After the man-made disaster of the services to Japan and as yet only limited Students part of Come Out Global Financial Crisis (GFC), this year services to New Zealand (which we hope for the first time 4 nature is reminding us all of her power to change soon), we are unlikely to suffer and ability to impact the global economy. reduced patronage in the short term Playtime at T1 5 The floods in Queensland and Victoria, compared with that rely almost cyclones in Queensland, Northern exclusively on those markets. We sincerely Car park project road works under way 6 Territory and , fires hope any disruption is minimal, as we in Western Australia, earthquakes in all benefit from increased confidence

AFTA Travel Expo 7 Christchurch, and the quake and tsunami and propensity to travel on a world scale. in Japan have all been front of mind In the meantime, members of the given the instant media coverage. AAL team, in conjunction with the State Parafield Master Plan timetable 7 Our thoughts certainly go out to the Government, are working away behind countless thousands who have lost their the scenes seeking to grow our international Food on the fly 8 loved ones, homes and livelihoods over services and range of destinations. We hope the past few months. While unable to to have some good news soon, without Environment Manager’s message 10 physically help the recovery effort, AAL has being able to provide any guarantees provided in-kind assistance as appropriate. of further extra services at this stage. Clean Up Australia Day events 2011 10 On top of these natural disasters we also The past month has seen Malaysia have the nuclear issue in Japan and the Airlines increase its frequency by Airport / Uni Energy recent spate of uprisings along the coast 50 per cent from four to six departures partnership heats up 11 of North Africa and the Middle East, with and arrivals a week, with two different Libya now on our screens on a daily basis. departure schedules (x3 flights) timed Recycling is coming to T1 12 Whilst we are reasonably inured from specifically to meet connections to Europe direct impacts attributed to all of the or Asia respectively. The new schedules Goodbye waste - hello dry hands 12 above, the secondary, tertiary and further have been included in our latest Airport impacts touch us in different ways - Timetable (T1 Northern Summer Schedule). New Adelaide & Parafield not always (but usually) negatively. The current strength of the Aussie Airport office recycling system 13 For example, many airports noticed dollar (105 US cents at the time less people flying domestically in of writing) makes it an ideal time Green bus for Carbridge 14 February, most probably due to the for us locals to consider a trip abroad. Queensland issues. We were no exception Unfortunately the reverse is true for

Quiet please, I’m nesting 14 and for the first time in several years our overseas visitors, who provide much domestic segment traffic was slightly needed foreign exchange for our State and encourage employment growth, Lunchtime enviro talks for tenants 14 below the previous year. Fortunately, the other segments particularly in the regions. In earlier editions of Plane Talking the latest in satellite technology and So far 1659 cubic meters of concrete we alerted readers to a new project by communications equipment. The final and 233 tonnes of reinforcing steel have If you have any questions or comments in regard performed well and our overall total traffic If you are planning a trip and wondering to activities at either Adelaide or Parafield Airports, was a new record figure for the month, whether to go now or later, bear in mind Airservices Australia, which is building height will be 45 metres and been used. The future cabin with a contact John McArdle, Limited, constructing a new Air Traffic Control be visible from West Terrace in the City. central roof support column will provide if only marginally. We certainly expect fuel prices are rising and a carbon tax is 1 James Schofield Dr, Adelaide Airport, SA, 5950 Tower at Adelaide Airport. At this stage the central core is at 360 degree views through laminated Telephone 08 8308 9211 Fax 08 8308 9311 March to be better. potentially not far away, both of which email:[email protected] Planned to open for operations 33 metres, which sits on a piled annealed glass panes that are 48mm thick. www.adelaideairport.com.au Given we do not have direct/non-stop may result in a rise in airfares. during 2012, the new tower will include foundation to a depth of 23 metres. 3

Bill far right at Woomera No retirement on the horizon for 87-year old Bill Pople in the late 1940’s

Bill Pople, Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with Gulfstream Aviation at , is 87 years old. After 64 years in the workforce, 59 of those years of working in aviation, he still has no interest in retiring. I’ll keep going while I can,” Bill explains. “Why not? What are you going to do at home? I still enjoy it. I wouldn’t be doing it if I didn’t!” Bill was born in 1923 - four years before Parafield Airport even opened. He grew up in Salisbury - his father worked at the Government chicken farm adjacent to Parafield Airport. He had an interest in aeroplanes long before joining the RAAF in 1942. Bill’s career “I had been interested in model 1937 - Bill got his first job the aircraft. We used to come here day he finished his school exams. on the dirt roads on our push bikes “I finished my final exams at 3pm and all the time, and watch the aircraft. by 4:30pm I had a job in town. I rode “I used to come out here selling my bike to town, and I had a job as chocolates on Saturday and Sunday an electrician’s offsider at Wiles afternoons. I was only a school kid Chromium in Waymouth Street.” at the time. “This place used to be crowded over 1942 - Joined the RAAF. “I had the weekend, with people watching the 12 months in England and then aeroplanes, sightseeing, and going for I finished off near Borneo. After flights. It was a busy place. People I came home, I kept on working in used to flock here from everywhere the airforce for another 18 years. for Saturday afternoon entertainment.” I finished off in places like MalLala After leaving the RAAF in 1960, a helicopter out to the plane, pull it and we took the wings off as they were, Bill’s work at Gulfstream means is the thing. Don’t go back into a shell.” and Woomera, until 1960. Bill was employed by many aviation to pieces, take the wings off, take the and we put the tail on a trestle, and that he has the chance to work on a Bill knows that he’s unique in 1960 - Worked with AV Roe on the companies in senior engineering roles, engine out, and they fly it back to the we lifted up the front with a tripod. wide variety of maintenance jobs that working long past the retirement age. Blue Steel project with the V Bombers including Robby’s Aerial Service and base. The pilot would come and pick All of a sudden it turned, and I happened come in, whether it be engine or airframe “I’ll carry on and on and on. - Vulcan, Victa, Valiant. Southern Aircraft Maintenance. Meanwhile, us up after he had done three trips.” to be in the way. It hit me and down I on different aircraft. However he still is I’m 88 in November. Bill worked on aircraft retrievals, aircraft “I love this part of the job. I really enjoy went, unconscious. My son’s wife said nostalgic for aircraft from the early days. “Lot of people reckon I’m bloody 1963 - Joined Royal Aero Club of SA recovery and maintenance in the field, it. I have a month’s supply of food and ‘What are you going to do? Quick, hurry “I love working on any aircraft, really. stupid, but what’s it got to do with them? for sixteen years, the last five years all over Australia. water all ready to go, and sleeping gear. up, do something,’ and my son said ‘Let But I do love the Tiger Moths and the I go my own way. I don’t ask anyone to as chief engineer. “The companies I worked for all “I was in bed one night at 11pm. the old bugger lay there, he’ll come to!’ early aeroplanes, anything from about do anything for me. It’s getting a bit hard 1978 - Worked with Robby’s Aerial obtained work from aircraft I bought I had a phone call, and this chap says “After a while, I came to. I had 1935 to about 1945.” to change tyres on the truck though.” Service and Aerial Agriculture - back,” Bill says. to me, ‘what are you doing?’ I said, a bloody crook shoulder though.” “I get rung up all the time from Bill takes pride in passing on his work a Sydney crop dusting firm owned “I love meeting people, travelling, “I’m in bloody bed, what do you think?” The nature of the work means that people asking for parts for static displays ethic to his children and grandchildren. by Tom Watson - as chief engineer. and the open air - I hate being cooped The chap told me to ‘get out of bloody bed, Bill doesn’t know when the next time - lots of private collectors, and museums.” “My grandson turned 27 the other day. 1980 - Joined Southern Aircraft up anywhere for too long.” and go to Broome for me. My aeroplane’s he’ll get on the road again will be - And Bill’s advice for those wanting to He’s a carpenter. I hope he’s learnt Maintenance after they moved to In the last fifty years, Bill has done up there, and I want it bought back, but he loves the opportunity to get have a long and rewarding career, as he has? a lot from me about working hard. Parafield from Strathalbyn. They over 400 aircraft recovery jobs that have so get going.’ I was gone by daylight.” out on recovery jobs occasionally. “Start work as young as you can. He hardly has time off, he is a good operated in Parafield Airport’s taken him to all corners of the country. While Bill often goes on recovery “One year I did twenty aircraft Don’t drink too much. And keep working. worker. And he will go a long way in life.” Hangar 55 - the same hangar He drives his 1974 Ford F100, which jobs by himself, in past years it has recoveries in a year, which means “Keep fit. I used to bike ride Henley Does Bill think his grandson will that Gulfstream is in now. he says still goes like a charm. been a family affair, with his son, I was hardly at work. And I’ve done three and Western club, and spent a lot of time still be working when he is 87? “Most often I drive out to wherever daughter, and grandchildren joining him. in one weekend before, just around here. out crabbing - four or five hours a day. “I don’t think so. He will have 2003 - John White Avionics took over, the job is - , Broome, wherever. “I was out with my son on a job once. I love to get out on the road and into During my younger days I played football. had enough by then.” before folding in 2007. In the , we would get We had an aeroplane upside down, the open air whenever I can.” “Getting around and not hibernating 2007 - Joined Gulfstream. 2 5 STUDENTS PART OF COME OUT Play time at T1 FOR THE FIRST TIME Hundreds of Adelaide Airport at Adelaide Airport’s T1 - largely due signify flight as does the airport. travellers and visitors have taken up the to it being the only baby grand piano The beetles make the piece very opportunity to play a baby grand piano, amongst those positioned around the city, interactive and entice the viewer to play!” positioned in the middle of the main and because travellers were happy to ‘Play Me, I’m Yours’ has been just one concourse over the past few weeks. spend some time tinkling the ivories of the ways Adelaide Airport Ltd has been Touring internationally since 2008, while waiting for their boarding call. looking to entertain travellers. T1 continues “Play Me, I’m Yours” is an artwork To add to this great art form, Adelaide to host entertainers and performers every by UK artist Luke Jerram. Airport’s piano was decorated by award Friday afternoon and evening in the Between March 24 and April 12, winning South Australian artist Emma Hack. centre of the main concourse. more than 30 street pianos were “My painted piano inspiration was Currently there are three different distributed across the streets of Adelaide drawn from the colours of Come Out groups performing - e’nuf said Acoustic to celebrate the COME OUT Festival. this year and the fun the festival holds,” Duo, Jazz Trio and Vogue duo. Located in public parks, streets and Ms Hack said. The performances have been squares, the pianos were available “I wanted the vine effect to look as very popular with travellers looking for any member of the public to play. if it was ‘Coming Out’ of the Baby Grand to relax and enjoy live music before The concept proved especially popular and the sky element and butterflies their evening flight.

Jazz Trio Vogue e’nuf said

More than 250 primary school students events such as the Come Out Festival AAL Corporate Affairs Manager, from low socio-economic status (SES) for children from low SES backgrounds, John McArdle, said: “Adelaide Airport areas in metropolitan Adelaide attended as they encourage and promote emerging is pleased at being able to assist in the Come Out performance, When the interests and talents and to provide an this program and to give back to the Pictures Came, on March 28 as a result opportunity to develop key skills such community in this meaningful manner. of a partnership between The Smith Family, as emotional literacy. It is wonderful that we can help provide Come Out and Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL). “Many of the schools have commented the first opportunity for many of these When the Pictures Came is an that they would not have been able to children to experience attending a extraordinary cross-cultural collaboration participate in Come Out if it wasn’t for this performance and arts festival”. between Tasmania’s Terrapin Puppet support and for the free train and tram The Smith Family is an Associate Theatre and the Children’s Art Theatre travel provided by the State Government.” Community Partner of the biennial of China Welfare Institute. Deputy Principal of LeFevre Peninsula children’s Come Out Festival in Adelaide This performance was part of Adelaide Primary Schools, Marija Baggio, explained: which aims to build children’s confidence Airport’s support of The Smith Family, “We are delighted that 100 of our students in their creative ability. The theme of which provided the opportunity for have been given a chance to experience Come Out, Belonging, aligns closely 1,000 children from low SES live theatre as there are many with The Smith Family vision to help communities to attend the Festival disadvantaged children who would disadvantaged kids get the most out of and benefit from the inspiration and never have attended a live performance their education and to fit in and belong. challenges it offered. in a venue like Her Majesty’s Theatre. AAL is the International Program Partner General Manager of The Smith Family, Studies show that creative opportunities for the 2011 Come Out Festival which, Graham Jaeschke said: “The Smith like these enhance students’ potential enabled the development and presenting Family recognises the importance of for a higher level of critical thinking.” of, When The Pictures Came. “play me I’m Yours...” 4 7 AFTA Travel Expo

Adelaide Airport Ltd set up an exhibit at the recent Sunday Mail AFTA Travel Fair to show potential travellers and travel agents what the new car park and plaza project will look like, and to highlight the benefits of flying non-stop from Adelaide to international destinations. proposed AIRCRAFT PARKING terminal 1

service vehicles service vehicles

certified vehicles plaza FUTURE COMMERCIAL proposed hotel site DEVELOPMENT lifts ta x i arrivals buses public arrivals & departures road sir richard wiliams avenue

car park 2000 cars public entry hire car hire car exit entry up down hire car hire car exit ramp ramp entry

public exit booth sir richard wiliams avenue

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james schofield drive kel barclay avenue Parafield Master Plan timetable sir DONALD

BRADMAN Month Activity DRIVE 2010 May Establish monitor and review comprehensive aircraft Movement data collection systems and procedures ABaaS - Data Collection and Methods Verification and installation over twelve month term certain

taxi lay-off area Phil Baker with Gus Nathan and Transport & Energy Minister Pat Conlon Parafield Consultative Committee - present outline of program 2011 February COMMENCE REVIEW of SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDIES Car park project road works under way INITIATE AIRSPACE PROTECTION REVIEWS March COMPATIBLE PLANNING REVIEW WITHIN EACH PRECINCT

The development of Adelaide Airport’s short-term car park, with five levels While it is not anticipated the road July Resolve “Base Year” Movement Data, Re-view predicted growth rates. new multi-level car park and pedestrian providing short-term parking for works will affect any access to the Re-model ANEF and Ultimate Capacity ANEF plaza continues this month, with new 2,000 public and car rental vehicles. terminal at this time, travellers and With computed accuracy of data schedule public meeting - Liaise with City of Salisbury Council for suitable venue road works under way to realign the The car park is expected to facilitate visitors to the airport are encouraged airport’s road system to cater for approximately 7,000 vehicle to allow for extra travel time. Submit both the ANEF and ANEC to Airservices Australia for endorsement the new development. entries per day. AAL will be doing everything it Prepare Exposure draft for submission to Dept of Infrastructure and Transport (DoIT) Traffic restrictions are now in place In addition to short-term parking, the can during the construction period On receipt of OK from DoIT - PREPARE DRAFT DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC DISPLAY for east-bound and west-bound traffic new multi-level car park and pedestrian to minimise the impact on customers. on James Schofield Drive, with temporary plaza will include facilities for rental However, given the nature of the project, October Commence Public Display and consultation period of PDMP road diversions in place. cars, taxi pick-up, bus parking, food and it is inevitable there will at times be 2012 The Adelaide Airport multi-level car beverage outlets and small retail outlets. minor delays due to the traffic diversions, January Review Public submissions and comments and Prepare document Addendum park and pedestrian plaza development The car park will be positioned or if customers are directed to the commenced construction in February approximately 50 metres north-west temporary car park. February Lodge Final Draft Master Plan with Minister and his departmental staff 2011, and the car park will open to of T1 (Terminal 1). The pedestrian plaza AAL will regularly update its website SUBMIT FINAL DRAFT TO MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL SERVICES the public in May 2012. is between the new car park and T1, to advise of anticipated disruptions to The $100 million project will more roughly the location of the existing assist our customers as much as possible May If acceptable receive - SIGN OFF BY FEDERAL MINISTER - public notices to the community and stakeholders of final approved Master Plan than double the size of the existing short-term car park. - go to www.adelaideairport.com.au. 6 9 Food on the Fly

Billie Chu HUNGRY JACKS COOPERS 1862 BAR Shop 2, T1 Level 2, Ph (08) 8234 4059 Shop 17, Level 2, Ph (08) 8234 4059 Shop 11, Level 2, Ph (08) 8234 4059 Discover the very best authentic More than 30 years after the first Thomas Cooper produced his first South East Asian dishes influenced by restaurant opened in Innaloo, Western batch of Coopers Sparkling Ale in 1862. many Asian countries. This modern Asian Australia, Hungry Jack’s can now be found in Today, it’s a favourite of Aussies around café offers dishes with a strong noodle every state in Australia at over 300 locations. the world and the family owned and and rice foundation as well as traditional This iconic hamburger restaurant offers operated brewery is one of South regional specialties including sushi a delicious menu of freshly made burgers Australia’s icons. Dine in and enjoy our and meals cooked to order. including its must-try Aussie Burger and of chefs menu over a glass or two of this Whether you’re eating in or grabbing course the famous Whopper. Or why not try liquid gold. The intimate, warm and something to go, enjoy fresh, local produce a baguette, fries or the new breakfast menu. inviting atmosphere makes it a great and healthy cuisine. Why not complement place to unwind before or after your trip, your meal with a wine or beer? to meet with friends or to discuss business.

CAFE TERRA ROSA VILLA & HUT Shop 7. T1 Level 2, Ph (08) 8234 4059 Shop 30, Level 2, Ph (08) 8234 4800 At any time of the day, Café Terra Rosa The Villa & Hut Kafe concept is “people are eating THE is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a a recognised success story, and is one meal. Overlooking the and planes, of the fastest growing independent café food... and liking it.” Cafe Terra Rosa offers great ambience and brands in Australia. a strong café menu with a broad selection Villa & Hut offers a selection of of items ready to go. sandwiches, wraps and light refreshments. Something strange has been going usually with a decent range of local now become 14 restaurants, cafes, Using the best and freshest local Then of course there are Villa & Hut’s in airport restaurants and cafes around dishes thrown in. Leading food magazines bars and coffee carts in the new terminal. ingredients, dishes are cooked to order famous chai drinks, coffees & herbal teas. the world in recent times. People are and websites have even started compiling The good old-fashioned, fill-the-pit-of- and are suitable for any time of the day. So take some time out with Villa & Hut eating the food... and liking it! lists of ‘Top 10 Airport Restaurants’ your-stomach fare - the hamburger and If you’re on the run, select from an extensive while waiting for your flight. Let’s be honest - the words ‘airport’ without the merest hint of sarcasm. chips - is still there, but so are the range of ready to go items that include and ‘cuisine’ were rarely used in the It’s a fair point that the time between specialty Asian dishes, local delicacies sandwiches, hot snacks, salads, cabin www.T1shopping.adelaideairport.com.au same sentence not that long ago. check-in and departure has grown and boutique wine and beer. Even the snacks, cakes and coffee. And at Adelaide’s old domestic terminal significantly in the past 10 years, and donuts have gone decidedly upmarket. diners were spoilt for choice between the food offered on flights isn’t what it To find out about the full range of the ZAP Express and the Pump Deck used to be. Therefore, people are spending Adelaide Airport eateries, check out the cafeterias. more time looking for something to interactive information display as soon as Fast forward to 2011, and airport do inside the terminal - like eat. you pass through the security checkpoint. terminals now offer eclectic culinary And eat, they do. The one cafe and Otherwise, here are a few ideas to Make the most of the moment. offerings from all corners of the globe, one bar at Adelaide’s old terminal have get you started: More than 25 specialty stores • gourmet food • fashion • gifts 8 11

Airport / Uni Energy Clean Up Australia Day Events 2011 Partnership Heats Up Stephanie Bolt November 2010 saw the public launch To coincide with Business Clean Up of a three-year $750,000 partnership Australia Day, Adelaide Airport Ltd hosted between Adelaide Airport Ltd (AAL) a rubbish pick up airside on March 1. and The University of Adelaide’s Centre Volunteers from Virgin Blue, Carbridge for Energy Technology (CET). Since the and helped AAL staff to pick up enthusiastic launch and overwhelming rubbish, which is also known as Foreign support of all stakeholders, university and ENVIRONMENT Object Debris (FOD), from the apron AAL staff have been hard at work designing and open stormwater drain network. and implementing the first three projects. Rubbish in the vicinity of aircraft There are many approaches to MANAGER’S MESSAGE engines is a significant safety risk, improving a building’s energy efficiency, as ingestion of foreign materials in particular those that optimise how it can cause serious damage to engines. is operated. The first projects will focus A community event organised by exclusively on the operation of Terminal 1 Where did six months go? also reduce many tonnes the Friends of Patawalonga Creek was - the largest single consumer of electricity also held at Patawalonga Creek on at Adelaide Airport. The projects will I returned from maternity leave of waste going to landfill. Sunday March 6. A group of regular demonstrate how real energy savings can in early January to the relative • A waste recycling scheme for volunteers attended the day and did be made whilst at the same time providing their best to collect rubbish accumulated serenity of airport life armed with Terminal 1 has entered the design direction for ongoing University research along the creek banks. Due to the recent into improved building management numerous photos of my son, Jasper, phase and is scheduled to launch summer rainfall the Creek was holding and clean technology options. more water than usual which made the and my partner’s phone number mid year. The public will be Project 1 - Smart Plant Room banks muddy and slippery. Despite unsure The aim of this project is to on speed dial enabling me to check provided with unique and stylish footing, volunteers made some unusual improve the efficiency of Terminal 1’s finds including numerous golf balls, on the little guy every hour with bins that allow separate collection air-conditioning plant. The existing plant plastic, the ever persistent polystyrene control system will be assessed and of beverage containers and paper maximum efficiency! foam and even a ten dollar note! additional real-time data collected Polystyrene, like many other types Whilst it felt to me like I’d never / cardboard for recycling. to identify where and how the largest of litter, is a threat to aquatic life as energy savings may be achieved without been away AAL staff had achieved • The Partnership between AAL it does not biodegrade and can end compromising visitor comfort and service. much in 2010, ably supported and The University of Adelaide’s up getting lodged inside marine life. Project 2 - Thermodynamic* Model In order to optimise energy usage by Lissa van Camp and Centre for Energy Technology is in Terminal 1, a thermodynamic model is Melita de Vries, who stepped in ramping up. Work is underway required. Constructing both a steady-state and dynamic model will aid understanding during my absence. Most notable on the first raft of projects aimed of energy flows and the dominant are three environment projects at improving the energy efficiency parameters that influence conditions within the building (eg weather, building fabric, centred on Terminal 1. of the building’s air-conditioning services design). The baseline model can • Paper towels have been replaced system. Through this partnership then be used as a key tool in evaluating in public toilets by highly efficient, we are highly confident of not only a range of energy efficiency options. Project 3 - Assessment of awarding-winning Dyson Airblade meeting but exceeding our target Thermodynamic Technology hand dryers. These dryers not only of 5 per cent reduction in electricity A wide range of technologies exist on the market that could potentially filter almost all bacteria out of the consumption by 2014. improve the energy efficiency of Terminal air, they consume 80 per cent less It’s indeed great to be back 1’s air-conditioning system. In this project, currently available thermal technologies energy than conventional products in what promises to be another will be subject to preliminary assessment. and completely dry your hands in busy and fulfilling year. Those products identified as having potential application in Terminal 1 will be the focus only 10 seconds. By eliminating of a detailed technical feasibility study. the need for paper towels we Stephanie Bolt *Footnote: thermodynamics refers to the relationships and conversions between heat and other forms of energy 13 Recycling is Coming to T1 New Adelaide & Parafield Around seven million passengers and Airport Office Recycling System another fourteen million visitors pass through Terminal 1 each year. These figures are predicted to grow considerably. At the start of March a new recycling system was launched Whilst Adelaide Airport brings appreciable in AAL’s administration building on James Schofield Drive social and economic benefits, AAL recognises and PAL’s administration building on Tigermoth Lane. that its operation can also impact the The following colour coded bins environment. A highly visible impact is have been spread around the that of waste generated by passengers administration building. and visitors to Terminal 1. In our Sustainability Plan AAL committed as well as brand new recycling stations, to increasing the volume of recycled and designed in keeping with the interior look reused materials by 25 per cent per person of the building, will be installed through by 2014, in alignment with the South the retail area and gate lounges on ’s 2009 waste Level 2 and outside on ground level. targets. Accordingly, AAL has designed The bins will allow for the separation a public space recycling (PSR) scheme of (1) beverage containers, (2) paper / that is expected to achieve this target. cardboard, and (3) general waste. The new The existing sentinel bins will be changed recycling stations are scheduled to be fully to enable separation of recycling from waste, operational by June 30. Goodbye Waste, Hello Dry Hands

In 2009, a waste audit of Terminal 1 fan and cool the electrical components Colour coded bins now used Dyson Airblade found 60 tonnes of contaminated paper within the unit, and passes it over the in AAL’s administration building (comprised largely of used paper towels hands at around 640km/h! Using up to from public toilet facilities) was ending 80 per cent less energy than traditional RED = General waste up in landfill each year. In our Sustainability hand dryers, the Airblade is faster and YELLOW = Co-mingle Recycling Plan, AAL set a target of increasing more hygienic. Units have been installed BLUE = Paper & Card the volume of materials to be recycled throughout most public toilets in Terminal 1 GREEN = Organics and reused by 25 per cent. with paper towel dispensers retained in Even better than recycling or reusing parent rooms and disabled toilets. waste materials is to avoid creating Battery Recycling diverting more from landfill by Colour coded desk bin offered to staff as an them in the first place (see Zero Waste In addition, a battery box is alternative to having no desk bin separating waste streams rather SA’s waste management hierarchy)! available to dispose of batteries than throwing all waste into one bin; When AAL looked to stop used paper towels from the following items for recycling: • Reductions in resources used going to landfill the options were to • Mobile phone and camera to produce bin liners; and (a) have them composted, or • TV/DVD/Stereo remote controls • Reductions in the number of bin (b) stop using them altogether... • Laptop computers liners going to landfill. but replace them with what? • Power drill The ‘no desk bin’ system has Conventional hand dryers are not No Desk Bins already been adopted by AAL drafting proven to perform adequately or As part of the new recycling system, and maintenance. Many other corporations efficiently in busy public facilities. staff members in the administration also have a ‘no desk bin’ system The answer to our problems was the building have the option to voluntarily including AECOM and Santos. Dyson Airblade, a revolutionary product sacrifice their desk bin and utilise the As an alternative to having no desk that dries hands in just 10 seconds. new recycling stations. The highlighted bin, staff were given the option of having It sucks in air from the washroom, benefits of sacrificing desk bins include: a colour coded desk bin (see image). runs it through a HEPA filter (removing • Enabling staff member members The smaller red tray is for waste and 99.9 per cent of bacteria), uses it to Zero Waste SA’s waste management hierarchy to fully participate in recycling and the larger blue container is for paper. 12 Green Bus for Carbridge

At the Adelaide and Parafield Airport revised Australian Design Rules (ADRs) for Tenant Environment Group meeting new passenger cars and other vehicles. The on 2nd February, Wayne Wilson accepted emission ADRs are performance standards a Certificate of Recognition from AAL which specify the maximum levels of on behalf of Carbridge for the launch emissions permitted for each vehicle class. of the Carbridge DUO bus. The Euro 4 standard sets reduced The Carbdridge DUO, used for passenger maximum limits on air pollutants, including transport on the airport, is powered by hydrocarbons, oxides of nitrogen (NOx) a Euro 4 rated engine. Less pollution will and particulate matter (PM10). be emitted than existing buses within their A notable feature of the DUO is a fleet - a step towards improving local air ‘zero degree’ turning circle owing to driver quality whilst also reducing greenhouse controls fitted at both ends of the bus. gas emissions. Laura Fearnley, Senior Environment Officer Australia adopted the UN regulationsfor in the AAL Environment Team, presented vehicle emissions in 2005 in the form of the award to Wayne Wilson in February. Quiet Please, I’m Nesting

The June 2010 edition of These temporary, easy-to-install Plane Talking included an article signs are available to tenants that on the Masked Lapwing Vanellus miles. have a pair of birds nesting on their Masked Lapwings are known to site during the breeding season. nest on grass verges around Adelaide Please contact Renae Eden on Airport, in particular near the Rex and 8308 9226 or [email protected] Cobham hangars, during their breeding for more season (late winter to early spring). information For around a six-week period the or to loan birds are notorious for defending one of their nest by swooping intruders. these To protect the birds, their nests signs. and any unsuspecting pedestrians AAL have created fun and colourful signs providing information about Masked Lapwings and warning people of their potential to swoop if disturbed.

Lunchtime Enviro Talks for Tenants

Adelaide Airport Limited (AAL) hosts a regular Tenant On the following dates, expert speakers will present the following topics: Environment Group meeting. These present an opportunity for • Wednesday May 4, 2011 - Airport Projects: Multi Deck Car tenants and the AAL Environment Team to get together to share Park and Energy Efficiency ideas, listen to guest speakers and receive updates on airport • Wednesday August 3, 2011 - Recycling and Waste in SA projects. Each of the meetings has a particular environmental • Wednesday November 9, 2011 - Urban Biodiversity focus and is a friendly, informal gathering for any interested For further information please contact tenant. A free lunch is also provided. Laura Fearnley on 8308 9213 or [email protected]