BORAL

NEWS APR 2014

FOCUSING ON MAJOR PROJECTS

FIX, EXECUTE, TRANSFORM – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

DEER PARK LANDFILL Setting the record straight REINVENTING BRICK, STONE AND WOOD New products take centre stage

SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN FROM THE CEO

We’ve had a busy start to 2014 Boral’s half-year results reflected the benefits of streamlining the organisation, realigning the portfolio, reducing costs and constraining capital. I congratulate our employees on the hard work and improvements we’ve made across all divisions! The completion of the USG Boral joint venture on 28 February marked the start of an exciting journey for our FRONT COVER IMAGE: Blaine Bates, Boral’s South East Gypsum division and an important step in transforming Area Sales Manager in the USA, Boral into a more innovative and sustainable organisation showcasing new products at the International Builders Show in for the long term. A lot of hard work was needed to reach Las Vegas last month. this milestone so it was fitting to see that we had launch Photograph by John Grover. celebrations across the business. Boral News is published by Boral Limited ABN 13 008 421 761. The unlawful secondary boycotts being imposed on If you have an item of news Boral in Victoria by the CFMEU has received considerable for future issues, please contact: media attention. In an opinion piece I wrote: Linda Assatoury from Group Communications “Since the middle of 2012, the CFMEU has run an & Investor Relations orchestrated and very costly campaign against Boral for one simple reason: we have refused to give in to demands by the union that we stop doing business with one of our long-standing clients, the Grocon group, in Melbourne… our trucks have been stopped, our workers have been intimidated, some of our drivers harassed and threatened, and many of our clients in Victoria have had a ‘friendly visit’ from union officials warning them, essentially, not to do business with us... “When we have taken the CFMEU to court in relation to their boycott campaign, the courts have ruled in our favour. We had injunctions granted by the Supreme Court in Victoria, but these were simply ignored by the CFMEU – further proof that some in that union believe they are above the law.” Boral has a strong record of working closely with our employees and the unions that represent them. This CFMEU campaign has nothing to do with industrial relations in our own workplaces but, simply put, our employees and contract drivers deserve better. So far, we estimate the unlawful campaign has cost us over $10 million in lost sales and legal fees. It is this behaviour that makes me a strong supporter of the Government’s decision to have a Royal Commission into corrupt and unlawful behaviour in the industry.

Mike Kane CEO & Managing Director Inside Features 05 12 Celebrating Deer Park landfill: Setting the launch of USG Boral the record straight Employees have celebrated the Our Western Landfill site at Deer Park 08 launch of our plasterboard and provides quality waste-management ceilings joint venture with USG services to Melbourne 08 14 In Focus: Reinventing Brick, Stone Major projects and Wood An increased focus on major At the builders show in Las Vegas, construction materials projects Boral demonstrated how we’re is paying dividends for Boral reinventing classic building materials 10 18 Fix, Execute, Transform Secrets of a successful – What does it mean? maintenance shutdown We’ve heard a lot about ‘fix, There were zero incidents during execute, transform,’ but what the recent shutdown of our biggest does it mean in practice? cement works. And here’s why Regulars

02 News 14 03 Products 04 People 06 Profile Anne Woolley, Project Director – Curtis Island LNG Projects 06 20 In the community

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NEWS STOP PRESS PROPOSAL TO PRESERVE BRICK MANUFACTURING ACROSS AUSTRALIA’S EAST COAST

Boral and CSR intend to combine Australian cladding industry has CSR’s CEO & Managing in the industry while delivering their East Coast brick operations faced major changes in demand Director Rob Sindel added: “This satisfactory returns through the in a move to strengthen the over the past 30 years resulting in joint venture is about retaining building cycle.” long-term sustainability of the a significant reduction in brick use. manufacturing in Australia and Further details are expected businesses, subject to clearance This joint venture is aimed at driving maintaining clay bricks as a following completion of the ACCC by the Australian Competition and efficiencies across the combined choice for consumers in a broader review process. In the meantime, Consumer Commission (ACCC). operations and provides a path for cladding market. It is about the businesses will continue Boral’s CEO & Managing Boral to realise acceptable returns strengthening the opportunity operating as normal. Director Mike Kane said: “The for our brick business.” for employees and reinvesting

Boral announces significantly improved performance The investment community has given the thumbs up to Boral’s financial results to 31 December 2013, announced on 12 February. With a close to 50% increase in earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) on the corresponding period Midland Brick’s Kiln 8 in Perth, Western Australia, is being recommissioned last year, and over 70% improvement in underlying Midland Brick’s Kiln 8 recommissioned net profit after tax to $90 million, all four divisions as market activity strengthens contributed to the After it was mothballed in April 2012, almost $1 million “The strong lift in demand, coupled with very low improved earnings. will be spent in coming months to recommission Kiln 8 brick inventory levels has convinced us that now’s the Almost 300 people at Perth’s Midland Brick plant with a proportion of the time to bring the kiln back to life,” he said. including shareholders expenditure required for staff recruitment and training. The decision takes Boral’s total operating capacity and fund managers, General Manager of Midland Brick Greg Smith said in the Perth plant to 215 million standard brick equivalents research analysts and that the decision reflected the improved residential market per annum. brokers, bankers and activity in Western Australia after a downturn. employees tuned into the briefing held in Sydney to hear Mike Kane and the team present the result. Market and operational Boral’s hardstand solution at Koolkhan a winner improvements, Engineering managers with construction materials benefits from prior year have solved the problem of sourced from Boral’s Tevan restructuring activities the soft, swampy ground quarry. The installation was and favourable weather around Boral Timber’s project-managed by the conditions in Australia in Koolkhan Sawmill near site’s management team the first half were factors Grafton by installing a new, and delivered at two-thirds behind the growth. resilient and cost-effective the cost of a traditional The reported statutory surface. The poor subsoil concrete slab. Nearly result was a $26 million conditions of the 1,200m2 two years on, the surface net after tax loss for the log merchandising area has been highly resilient half year after largely have been transformed by under arduous conditions, non-trading items the ECOFLEX® Australia standing up well to the skid- associated with the system which uses steer vehicles and proving USG Boral joint venture modified, used truck tyres to be a cost effective way to which will be offset in the to form an interlocking create a solid surface over second half of the year. Koolkhan hardstand solution uses modified, used truck tyres mat, which is then filled poor subsoils.

02 | BORAL NEWS | APR 2014 How to Choose Bricks ® Here’s a few helpful tips when choosing bricks for your home. horizon PRODUCTS FIND A HOUSE STYLE FOR YOU Before selecting bricks it’s worthwhile gathering ideas on the style Classics Hinterlands Naturals of house you’d like to build, as the design can greatly influence This enduring range has beautifully This strong staple of colour through bricks has This stunning range of bricks has been designed the type of bricks you use. Check out some examples of house styles in Boral’s Get The Look brochure as well as brick and roof textured bricks with a slightly a rough velour finish with a square edge and to match modern colour trends and housing styles. tile colour combinations and useful building information. tumbled edge and light colour coating. consistent colour. The Horizon Naturals range is colour coated with Now you’ve chosen ‘the look’ you want, what’s next? a slightly rounded edge for distinction. DID YOU

STEP 1: YOUR HOME LOCATION TheWhilst retaining the c lasslatestic St George, Windorah and Outb ackin Blend, exteriorsThe Naturals continue to grow in popu larity and we are proud to this simple colour range has been extended to include the all important introduce six new colours to create a fresh modern palette. KNOW? The location of your home will help determine the type of bricks grey and brown toned bricks for a more modern look. The new colours focus on Greys and Silvers with the inclusion of and mortar joints you need. Exposure grade (EXP) bricks are made – new products from Bricksan ever popular white-cre amEast. to withstand severe coastal conditions, including homes subject to air borne salt spray. These bricks have enhanced durability ideal if GIRRAWEEN EMERALD NEW MITCHELL NEW STONE BEIGE NEW PEARL WHITE NEW your home is located up to 1 kilometre from a surf coast or 100 metres from a non-surf coast, on land with high saline soil, or is near a polluted atmosphere (such as an industrial site). Three new General Purpose (GP) grade bricks are suited to all other building types and locations. If you are unsure if a brick is suitable, give Boral a call. colours in the This STEP 2: COLOUR & TEXTURE Hinterlands The look and feel of bricks you choose will help create your SPRINGBROOK WINDORAH ROMA NEW DESERT SAND NEW SILVER CLOUD NEW 78 particular style of home. Boral brick colours range from light neutral range and tones to deep dark shades. Brick textures include the following: • Velour bricks have a tightly grained texture and straight edges six new • Colour Coated bricks have a unique colour BORAL LOGISTICS coating fired into the face of the brick colours in AUSTRALIAN HEAVY • Rolled bricks are treated with distinctive VEHICLES TRAVEL THE EQUIVALENT OF 78 TIMES the Naturals TO THE MOON AND BACK ST GEORGE OUTBACK BLEND BROWN BARK NEW GREY STONE NEW • Tumbled bricks have a rough texture and EVERY YEAR WHILE uneven edges which give them a rustic look range. LOADED

STEP 3: MORTAR You may be surprised to know the colour and type of mortar joint (between the bricks) can have a striking impact on the look of your bricks. In the case of the new Horizon Naturals bricks, Boral recommends only using an Ironed or Flush mortar joint.

Common Mortar Colours *This product has slight flashing. This is not considered a defect and is part of the brick finish. • Natural or grey • White or off white Palette Colour: White and Cream AfterPalette six Colour: months Red, Cream,of Light Grey , Dark Brownof contemporary exteriorPalette Colour: Charcoal,Home Silver Grey, builders, White, And it isn’t just • Cream or buff and Brown Beige Grey, Cream and Brown Grey • Coloured mortar to match Brick Edge: Tumbled research and development, bricks, featuring six new renovators and investors Queenslanders who Brick Edge: Straight Square Edge Brick Edge: Slightly Rounded the brick colour Face Texture: Rolled 12 Bricks East has relaunched shades, including the will like the three new Boral will benefit. We’ve also Face Texture: Velour Face Texture: Colour Coated, Velour Common Mortar Joints Exposure Rating: EXP (Exposure Grade) These products can be used its QueenslandExposure Rating: EXP base (Exposure range, Grade) popular Silver CloudMortar and Joint: Ironed,Hinterland Flushed brick colours — launched the Hinterland The mortar joint refers to how the band in coastal areas or harsh soils These products can be used in coastal with nine fantastic new Grey Stone. They giveExposure a Rating: EXPEmerald, (Exposure Grade) Mitchell and Roma range in four popular of mortar between the bricks is finished. areas or harsh soils Upgrades: Oasis Impressions These products can be used in coastal Wherever exposure grade bricks are Ironed Flush bricksUpgrades: in beautiful, Nuvo Aspire on-trend Range and Escura Veloursmodern look and do not areas—featuring or harsh soils a square-edged, colours across the border used, finish with an ironed or flush PERCENTAGE OF REVENUE Types of mortar joints mortar joint to minimise erosion from salt. colours and finishes. have the maintenanceUpgrades: Nuvorough Aspire Range velour and Escura finish. Velours They’re for our New South Wales BORAL’S EXPOSURE TO They include Boral’s issues associated with a contemporary, affordable customers. THE DETACHED HOUSING MARKET IN AUSTRALIA Horizon Naturals range rendered finish. and built to retain their look.

BOR015 - 12416 Horizon Bricks Brochure.indd 1-2 13/01/14 10:52 AM South Coast tourists enjoy peace & quiet with Boral Soundstop® A luxury beachside retreat complete peace and quiet.” • 2009 National Winner has been kicking goals and Manufactured from Beach Accommodation winning awards — with recycled materials, • 2008, 2009 and 2010, the help of USG Boral’s ENVIRO Soundstop® has NSW Winner, Beach ENVIRO Soundstop® sustainability credentials Accommodation. plasterboard. and may contribute credit Set on the New South points when assessed “Each unit Wales coast a few hours’ under various Green Star drive from both Sydney Rating tools. is now a and Canberra, Mollymook Here are just some of Beach Waterfront the awards Ken and June separate accomodation is run by have won: soundproofed proud owners June and • 2010, 2011, 2012 and Ken Banks. Ken rebuilt the 2013 Winner NSW South area, giving rooms approximately five Coast Tourism Award years ago using products of • 2011 and 2012 NSW our guests the highest quality and he’s Tourism Awards Winner, complete continued to update them Hosted Accommodation since. • 2011 and 2012 peace and When it came to finding Australian Tourism a material with great Awards Silver, Hosted quiet.” sound resistance qualities, Accommodation Soundstop® was Ken’s first • 2010 National choice. TakeABreak Winner Beach “We’ve been thrilled Accommodation with the results,” he • 2010 National Small says. “Each unit is now a Business Awards – separate soundproofed CHAMPION – Tourism area, giving our guests

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PEOPLE

Gypsum division unites for first annual global forklift safety challenge

The best of Boral’s forklift checks and a theory test. drivers from around the Forklift specialist, trainer globe fought for top and assessor Adam Hunt honours in the Forklift says it’s a wonderful Safety Challenge in opportunity to raise safety South Korea last year. awareness and improve While similar driver skills, with refresher competitions have been driver training taking place held in the past decade, in several Asian countries in this was the first time that the lead up to the event. all Boral’s plasterboard Competition was operations were fierce with only 20 points Competitors in last year’s Forklift Safety Challenge in South Korea represented, with 24 drivers separating the top eight competing from Australia, drivers. The Australian China, Thailand, Malaysia, team comprising Liam Indonesia, South Korea, Campbell (Queensland), “Across the forklift industry no other Vietnam, India and the Tony Lacrosse (NSW) and company brings its employees together Philippines. James Huch (Victoria) took They demonstrated first team place, while Liam to highlight the importance of safety in their skills by completing won the overall individual challenges including driving champion title and James this way” courses, pre-operational took second place. Adam Hunt

stacking pallet material worked half a century in Mal’s and palings. He currently this physically demanding 50-year operates one of the industry. His loyalty and manual saw benches, commitment are an milestone and has done so for inspiration to all at One of the longest-serving about 30 years. the mill.” employees at Boral will Executive General Mal’s family has a long this year celebrate half Manager of Boral Timber tradition of working in the a century of continued Steve Dadd paid tribute industry. His father, uncle, employment – and Mal to Mal at a celebration brother-in-law, and his Green has no plans to lunch, describing him as son, Paul, who has been slow down just yet. a role model for younger with Boral Timber for Mal has spent the employees. “Mal is one close to a decade, have all past 50 years working of our best benchmen been timber men. at the company’s timber with a keen eye for timber “I’ve worked with some mill at Herons Creek on and a wonderfully fluid great crews and made the north coast of New way of handling heavy some good friends,” says Mal Green celebrates 50 years service with Boral Timber South Wales, where he machinery,” he said. Mal. “I’ve enjoyed the time started as a 17-year-old “It’s an extraordinary here and have no plans school leaver, initially achievement to have to leave yet!”

Procurement expert supports low-cost country sourcing Boral’s global procurement covering raw materials, Since joining us in May to overcome customs team has been Original Equipment 2013, Frederic has worked clearance requirements to strengthened through the Manufacturer products, on some of Boral’s largest support the importation of hire of an expert in China, capital projects and projects, including the clinker that is now used in providing direct access to indirect products, Frederic Wheatstone LNG project cement at Boral’s Waurn suppliers and helping to is well-placed to support in Western Australia where Ponds facility. source new products from the procurement process, he and the team helped Frederic has a Bachelor low-cost countries. provide insights into global ensure the supply of in Electrical Information Procurement Manager markets, manage local machinery used to keep Technology and is currently Frederic Liu is based in suppliers and ensure concrete cool in the hot studying his MBA through USG Boral’s Shanghai we’re securing the best conditions was on time and Hong Kong University. office. With a background in raw materials and input met appropriate standards. supply chain management products at the best prices. Frederic also helped

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FEATURE

CELEBRATING THE LAUNCH OF USG BORAL

On 28 February the USG ike Kane, CEO & Managing Frederic de Rougemont, CEO of USG Director of Boral, said the new Boral, was in Malaysia on the day of the Boral Building Products plasterboard and ceilings joint announcement, and was equally enthusiastic joint venture transaction Mventure represented Boral and about the opportunities that lay ahead. was finalised and USG Boral USG coming together to truly build something “Consumers want stronger, better- employees celebrated the great! “This is an exciting time to be in the performing and easier to use plasterboard,” formal launch of the new interior linings business, from Dammam in Frederic said. “They also need a broader Saudi Arabia, to Seoul in Korea, Sydney, range of ceilings and related products. organisation. Australia to Shandong, China,” Mike said. “In the coming months we will roll out “For the past 15 years Boral has built the the new technology across our operations biggest gypsum platform in the developing in Australia, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia world, across 10 countries from the Pacific and Vietnam. The key will be the speed of to the Indian Ocean. At the same time USG implementation of this new technology and established a ceilings business from China to our ability to sell this broader range of new TOP ROW FROM LEFT: Traditional show the Middle East. products.” in Kuala Lumpur; Employees at Ulsan plant in Korea; USG Boral flag in Queensland, “Today we launch the most exciting Jim Metcalf, Chairman, President & Australia. combination of know-how and experience CEO of USG Corporation, added: “Over the SECOND ROW FROM LEFT: Employees in seen in the interior linings business. It will past 100 years we have set the pace for South Australia; Employees sign commitment to safety policy in the UAE; Cake cutting take all of us a few months to get USG’s innovation across the United States, Mexico, ceremony at SDG plant in China. technology rolling out but we have confidence Canada, really across the Americas. We know THIRD ROW FROM LEFT: Employees sign that this combined organisation of USG how to do this. We know how to market new commitment to safety policy in the Philippines; Employees in Vietnam; Employees celebrate Boral employees, built by two global products and . . . have the right people here in India. building materials giants, can deliver on to support you and the right technology; BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT: Celebrations in Australia; Employees gather in the Bangkok this challenge.” we’re very excited to be part office, Thailand; Celebration cupcakes in of the team.” Australia.

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PROFILE ANNE WOOLLEY

From operating a BORAL NEWS: So Anne, where are you Manager for Far North Queensland, managing now and what are you doing? five concrete operations. quarry weighbridge to ANNE WOOLLEY: Right now I’m After returning from maternity leave in managing Boral’s supply in Houston, Texas, where we’ve been in 2002, I moved to Gladstone, Queensland, of construction materials meetings looking at opportunities for raw to work on Boral’s first project with Bechtel materials supply and learning about what’s — the Yarwun Alumina Refinery project. to one of Australia’s happening in the industry globally. I’ve also I became the Area Manager for Central biggest infrastructure been meeting with Bechtel, our construction Queensland while project-managing the projects, Anne Woolley, partner on the Curtis Island liquefied natural second stage of the Yarwun project with gas (LNG) projects. Bechtel. Project Director – Curtis BN: Tell us a bit about your background. After spending two years as Sales Island LNG Projects, has AW: I’ve just celebrated 20 years at Manager for Country Queensland and the achieved a lot during Boral — it’s gone so quickly! I started in 1994 Northern Territory, I was appointed to my at a quarry in Blackwater, Queensland, then current role as Project Director of the three her 20 years at Boral. moved to Redlynch Quarry in Cairns working LNG projects on Curtis Island. These days We caught up with Anne as weighbridge clerk, at which time I was I’m also involved in major project business offered a role as a trainee manager. This development through the new Project during a recent trip to the provided me with the opportunity to work and Management Office. US to ask about her career understand concrete, quarry and transport BN: What have been the highlights of and plans for the future. operations. After 12 months, I moved into your career? Boral’s concrete operations managing AW: When I first started with Boral I one plant, and then became the Concrete aspired to become an Area Manager — so

06 | BORAL NEWS | APR 2014 give you an idea, by the end of the project people and generous in giving their time and we’ll have delivered more than 500,000 cubic advice. My advice to young professionals is metres of concrete to the three Curtis Island to identify inspiring leaders around you, of plants, while ensuring our teams’ safety at all which there are many, as mentoring can be “I’m proud to be a times. a meaningful relationship for both the mentor BN: How do you address safety in the and the mentee. female working in projects you manage? Has safety improved BN: What do you love most about a male-dominated during your time with Boral? working at Boral? AW: Absolutely. Safety is our top priority. AW: The people, our customers and the industry” It’s about setting the right standards from positive work environment that together we the beginning, and making sure people are create. aware of their own safety and the safety of Then there’s the business. It’s interesting, their workmates. Everyone is responsible for dynamic and it changes regularly, which stopping unsafe work, at all times, without makes it really challenging and exciting. fear of any repercussions. BN: How do you see Boral evolving? Working with global companies like AW: I’d like to see us better understand Bechtel has helped us raise our safety what our customer needs are and become standards even further. I think there’s always their partner of choice rather than just room for improvement, and we need to keep another supplier. We can achieve this through that focus at all times. innovation, ongoing collaboration across the achieving that goal was a definite highlight. BN: Looking back on your time at Boral, business, excellence in safety management But the most exciting thing so far has been what are you most proud of? and our responsiveness to our customer negotiating and being part of the team to AW: I think the number-one thing is needs. achieve the successful outcomes on the the way we work as a team to deliver good I am also passionate about seeing how Curtis Island LNG contracts. outcomes, and the relationships that are we can get more women working in our BN: Why is the Curtis Island project so made both internally and externally. industry. It has a lot to offer women and they important for both you and Boral? I’m also proud to be a female working in can make a real contribution. I’d also like to AW: The project involves building three a male-dominated industry. It hasn’t always think that my career achievements can inspire major LNG plants: Queensland Curtis LNG, been easy, and I’ve faced some challenging young women who have a passion for our Gladstone LNG and Australian Pacific LNG. situations, but if you’re passionate about industry as I never dreamt that I could achieve We tendered with Bechtel on the concrete your work, are committed and you earn the what I have. supply packages. Bechtel is one of the most respect of your customers and colleagues BN: Best advice you ever received? respected engineering, project management then you will succeed, you just need to AW: Be true to yourself, believe in and construction companies in the world and believe in yourself. yourself and never lose your femininity by our role is to supply the concrete required BN: How has Boral supported you? trying to fit in and be one of the boys. to support the construction of the LNG AW: I’ve had the opportunity to develop BN: What do you do in your spare time? processing plants. Bechtel have worked with my career through a range of challenging AW: My husband and our two beautiful us in the past and we’ve built a reputation for roles – and in between I’ve also had some daughters love doing lots of outdoor being world-class in what we do. time off to care for my two children. activities in our free time, like water-skiing In my lifetime I probably won’t see the I’ve also had great mentors in Boral and camping. And we’re currently planning a same concentration of major projects of this executives and managers who I’ve always family trip to the Kimberley region in Western scale in a single location like this again. To found to be supportive of developing our Australia for four weeks.

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FEATURE

IN FOCUS: 1 MAJOR PROJECTS

An increased focus on major construction materials projects in recent years is paying dividends for Boral.

oral’s major projects span the Recent examples include Boral’s Projects can vary in duration from a few full range of quarries, concrete, partnership with Leighton contractors and UK months to several years, and by their nature cement, transport and asphalt highways infrastructure firm Amey to secure can mean that the size of the Boral portfolio Boperations. They include major road multi-year road management contracts to changes from time to time. Despite this, Boral and infrastructure as well as commercial manage, maintain and improve road networks expects that major projects will continue to construction developments. While major in Sydney’s south and in the southern region strengthen as a core part of its construction projects comprise a relatively small part of Southeast Queensland. materials operations. of Boral’s construction materials business “Such projects require a dedicated in Australia, they represent an important team with specific expertise in managing Other examples of major projects include: capability in its core operations. and delivering projects of this scale and 1 Boral is supplying more than 500,000 The sheer size of these undertakings complexity, supported by our national cubic metres of concrete for the construction means that they require dedicated resources engineering resources,” says Shane. of the three liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants to meet highly specialised customer “Our regional teams draw on specialist on Curtis Island, Queensland, with six on- requirements. “Increasingly, key customers procurement, contract bid and project site mobile concrete plants across three sites. need to partner with suppliers that have the management experts in our organisation – all ability to deliver these sometimes remotely working within the framework of tried-and- 2 Boral is subcontracted to Chevron’s located and technically complex projects,” tested governance and risk management engineering, procurement, construction and explains Executive General Manager of procedures. commissioning contractor, Bechtel, to supply Major Projects Shane Graham. “Excellence “When it’s completed, the mobile plant, more than 400,000 cubic metres of concrete for in execution including safety management, equipment and key team members typically the construction of the Wheatstone Project product quality, supply security and our move to another project or to other parts of located at Ashburton North, 12 kilometres responsiveness are some of the essential the organisation, taking their expertise with west of Onslow in Western Australia. The ingredients needed to secure them.” them.” Chevron-operated Wheatstone Project is one of Australia’s largest resource projects.

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“Such projects require a dedicated team with specific expertise in managing and delivering projects of this scale”

2 4 3 Over two years, Boral is supplying materials for the initial phase of the construction of Sydney’s new business precinct in the CBD, Barangaroo, which will include three tower blocks as well as commercial and residential buildings. Concrete is being supplied both on-site and via the fixed-plant network. This includes Boral’s lower-carbon concrete product, The foundations for the Wheatstone Project’s refrigeration compressor on the ® ENVISIA which makes up a proportion of the LNG plant site product to be supplied.

4 Boral is preferred supplier of asphalt to the $1 billion Gateway Perth Airport and Freight Access Project, the largest infrastructure project in Western Australia. The project involves the installation of a mobile asphalt plant and the supply of up to 500,000 tonnes of asphalt to create landmark road infrastructure around the airport and nearby freight and industrial hubs over three years.

Photo supplied courtesy of Gateway WA

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FEATURE

FIX, EXECUTE, TRANSFORM WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

FY2013 REDUCING COSTS THROUGH FIX OFFICE CONSOLIDATION “ The relocation of Boral’s corporate head office in Sydney to less expensive space in North Sydney reduces the office footprint by 600 square metres, and will save about $14 million over the next eight years (net of exit and fit-out

Fix Execute Transform costs). Further savings could also be achieved by relocating the Greystanes office in New South Wales when the lease Fixing things expires in 2017.” that are holding Brian Tasker, National General Manager – Boral us back Property Group 2 years

CONSISTENTLY APPLYING BEST EXECUTE PRACTICE “ Across several Construction Materials & Cement business units, tailored versions of “ZERO|ONE|TEN” have been launched to help achieve a goal of zero injuries, to make us the #1 market leader and employer of choice, and to achieve a 10% improvement in everything we do, every year. It’s a simple message that’s resonated with all our Improving the way we teams – but what sits behind it is detailed strategic operate to be more efficient, planning and specific methodologies to achieve the goals.” disciplined and profitable Joe Goss, Divisional Managing Director, Boral Construction Materials & Cement 4 years

NEW TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER TRANSFORM HIGHER PERFORMING PRODUCTS “ Through our USG Boral joint venture we are bringing game- changing technologies as well as a suite of complementary products to our plasterboard and ceiling lining markets in Australia, Asia and the Middle East. We have the opportunity to deliver high-performing building system solutions and change the way buildings are designed, built and occupied. This will position Boral for a more sustainable future.” Transforming Boral for Frederic de Rougemont, CEO of USG Boral performance excellence Building Products and sustainable growth through innovation 6+ years

10 | BORAL NEWS | APR 2014 Many initiatives are helping to transform Boral into a global FIX, EXECUTE, TRANSFORM building and construction materials company known for its world-leading safety performance, innovative product WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS? platform and superior returns on shareholders’ funds.

REDUCING DEBT THROUGH CASH TARGETING ZERO HARM THROUGH GENERATION SAFETY INTERVENTIONS “ By reducing costs, raising cash from divestments and “The best safety improvements are almost always those managing our working capital well, we can deploy identified and implemented by people who work in those capital more effectively and achieve better returns for locations. Safety interventions by senior executives aim our shareholders. As a result of the US$500 million cash to empower employees through one-on-one discussions payment for 50% ownership of the USG Boral joint to understand employee concerns and suggestions for venture and $212 million of cash raised through the sale improving safety outcomes. In March 2014, Mike Kane spent of underperforming assets and surplus land over the last three days at Mount Bundey and Howard Springs quarries 18 months, Boral’s net debt position has reduced from in Darwin talking to employees about their perspectives on $1.5 billion in June 2012 to closer to $900 million today.” safety and what’s required to achieve zero harm.” Ros Ng, Chief Financial Officer Michael Wilson, Group Health, Safety & Environment Director

A MORE ENGAGED WORKFORCE AND SKILLED 4 ACTION DELIVERING LEADERSHIP CAPABILITY TAILORED SOLUTIONS “ To help embed the vision of “ZERO|ONE|TEN” in our part of “Skilled 4 Action is a training methodology that is unlike the business we developed capabilities across all leaders anything we’ve done before. It’s bespoke, delivered by peers, through the Skilled 4 Action program which is making their practical and tailored to the needs of the specific operations job easier and safer. Key topics are safety, people leadership, whether it’s construction materials operations in Western toolbox talks and problem solving. Over 200 people have Australia or our gypsum business in Vietnam. It represents been through the program over the last 12 months and we a new approach to learning at Boral based on filling the are seeing a real can-do attitude towards working together capability gaps in executing the strategy, rather than taking to meet customer and business performance needs. I am a one-size-fits-all approach.” very proud of what the Southern Region team is achieving Kathy Mackay, Group Learning and Development through the program.” Manager Paul Dalton, Executive General Manager – Southern Region, Construction Materials

INVESTING IN PRODUCT INNOVATION AND CREATING NEW OPPORTUNITIES “ We are introducing new products that achieve sustainability without sacrificing aesthetics or durability, such as TruExterior® Trim in the USA which is made of 70% pre-consumer recycled materials and has superior resistance to rotting, cracking, splitting as well as to temperature changes and moisture levels. And investments in new efficient manufacturing processes have resulted in Boral Cement’s Marulan limestone quarry bringing “Boral Stone Dust” to market – a fine grade limestone used in the underground coal mining industry to prevent and suppress coal dust explosions. This type of new channel growth provides differentiated value-added products to customers and transforms Boral into a more innovative company… it is the combination of ‘sustainable’ innovation and ‘disruptive’ innovation that provides the immediate value today and the pipeline of products for tomorrow.” Joel Charlton, Executive General Manager Innovation & VP Intellectual Property Portfolio

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FEATURE B O R A L’ S DEER PARK LANDFILL OPERATION IN VICTORIA

RESPONSIBLE LANDFILL MANAGEMENT – HOW IT WORKS AT DEER PARK • Waste is transported to the site by domestic and commercial collection service providers. • Material is deposited in specially prepared cells of between 3ha and 6ha in area. • Each cell only becomes operational after the area has been quarried and after we receive approval from the Environment Protection Authority following an auditing process. • The cell includes clay lining and a high-density polyethylene layer which is welded into place to limit the environmental impact on surrounding groundwater. Drainage stone and a geomembrane filter are also added to help manage water flow through the waste. • Each cell has a life of 18-24 months. Once it is full, it is capped with a low permeability barrier and rehabilitated. • Waste is deposited in an area limited in size to about two standard house blocks. It is known as ‘tip face’. • The tip face is progressively covered with earth throughout the day and completely covered overnight to prevent odour and litter escaping.

12 | BORAL NEWS | APR 2014 CO-LOCATED ON THE SITE OF THE DEER PARK QUARRY, BORAL’S WESTERN LANDFILL HAS BEEN PROVIDING WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MELBOURNE AND SURROUNDS FOR THE PAST 15 YEARS.

ocated 22 kilometres from “We recognise there has “We operate a modern Some of our initiatives include: Melbourne’s CBD, Boral’s been some concern around the landfill site using best practice • A 500-metre buffer Western Landfill occupies future operations of the site but techniques as acknowledged by zone between the facility and L133 ha or around we want to reassure people that expert government agencies and residential areas. This zone has 12% of Boral’s 1,150 ha local the site will continue to operate we host an on-site biogas plant been in place for the landfill’s landholdings. as it does presently, with waste that generates ‘green’ electricity entire history and will continue in The site is a trusted and intake volumes similar to current from the gases collected from future. responsible service provider that levels and continuing to grow in waste. This plant produces • Not accepting asbestos, currently manages around 23% line with population growth over enough power to run 4,000 local liquids, toxic or hazardous waste of Melbourne’s landfill waste. the next 30 to 40 years. There is homes, 24 hours a day.” material. This includes waste management no radical change to operations Boral has a solid track • A comprehensive odour for domestic and commercial planned – this is just a steady record of responsibly managing monitoring program. residents in western and greater continuation of what we already its operations and working Additional measures are Melbourne. do at the site. Boral’s Western closely with local communities being introduced to further Boral is currently seeking Landfill operation will remain very and state and local authorities, reduce dust, odour and noise, to amend an existing planning much a low-key presence in the including the EPA, to ensure including a new 12-metre litter- permit for its landfill operations community. compliance with the strictest catching fence. located at Deer Park. The “Importantly, the landfill regulations and policies. For more information visit amended permit will ensure the will continue to be developed “We are committed to www.boral.com.au/deerpark. site can continue to provide progressively. Each new cell working with residents through safe, environmentally responsible can only be built after we have our Community Liaison waste management solutions for received approval from the Committee, as well as the EPA Melbourne residents in years to Environment Protection Authority and others in an effort to address come. (EPA), with approval subject to any concerns that are raised Recently there has been a strict auditing process against and to continuously improve our public interest in the operations the EPA’s latest best practice operational processes. We also of the landfill site and the guidelines. include useful information about application to amend the existing “The area we are currently our operations on the Boral planning permit. permitted to use for waste website,” says Richard. Richard McCarthy, Business management is now beginning In relation to our Western Manager of Boral Waste to reach capacity, and so as Landfill site Boral has proactively Solutions, says Boral has been landfill materials need to be introduced a range of regulations working with the local community progressively placed in areas and guidelines that exemplify

and its Community Liaison where quarrying has finished, it is our continued efforts to minimise TOP: Employees at Deer Park Committee during the application responsible planning practice to impacts to neighbours. ABOVE: The landfill weighbridge process. obtain approval ahead of time.

BORAL NEWS | APR 2014 13 STORYCOVER STORY

14 | BORAL NEWS | APR 2014 STORY Reinventing BRICK,STONE AND WOOD

People have been building with brick, stone and wood since time began — but at Boral we believe there’s always room for improvement! At the most recent International Builders Show in Vegas we demonstrated how we’ve reinvented classic building materials, with solutions that meet the needs of customers and the industry.

“The International Builders Show (IBS) is the world’s largest annual light construction show, attracting over 75,000 builders, designers, architects and trade professionals,” says Shelley Ross, Director of Sales and Marketing for Boral USA. This year they descended on Las Vegas to learn about breakthroughs in building materials and techniques. Many of Boral’s innovations and new products from our brick, trim, stone and roofing businesses were on display.

Helping our customers shine According to Blaine Bates, South East Area Sales Manager, Boral’s displays demonstrated that we listen to our customers and deliver innovative product ideas, including some using new materials that help create environmentally sustainable solutions. “What really makes us different is the way we bring the voice of the customer back to design and production,” he says. IBS attendees were shown a sneak preview of our upcoming TruExterior® Siding range. Developed in collaboration with Boral’s Innovation Factory group and due to be officially launched in October, the range caught the attention of builders and designers seeking to combine the aesthetics of traditional wood siding patterns with performance to meet today’s standards. Building on the TruExterior® Trim growth platform, Tom Zimmerman, Director of Sales and Marketing for Boral Composites explains why the new product is so exciting. “We understand builders need to differentiate themselves,” he says. “Products like our new TruExterior® Siding range use materials which offer ease of installation as well as superior resistance to moisture, cracking, splitting and rotting, achieving the look of painted wood siding without the maintenance and upkeep associated with exterior wood products,” he explains.

BORAL NEWS | APR 2014 | 15 COVER STORY TRUEXTERIOR® And like all TruExterior® products, it’s easy for SIDING — carpenters to work with ANOTHER BORAL and install. INNOVATION IBS visitors from the Made of 70% pre- US northwest and west consumer recycled coast were especially Trend setters materials including interested, and selected Another example of customer-inspired innovation is our Ashlar refined recovered coal customers were given Accents product, a unique clay brick developed by Boral Bricks and combustion products and the chance to inspect featured at IBS. The product gives builders a quick and cost-effective a proprietary polymer and handle the material. way to differentiate the homes they build. blend, TruExterior® Siding TruExterior® Siding will Ashlar Accents combines standard brick with brick shapes is a revolutionary cladding be placed with US west two and three courses high, which provide the stone-like Ashlar that provides a high coast customers in the component. To develop it, we consulted colour experts and performance alternative fourth quarter of 2014 professionals for more than a year to find out the top trends in to traditional wood siding before being officially architecture, building and design. The result is six new colours and profiles. launched in October at the textures for 2014 which have been well received by designers. 2014 Professional Home It has low-maintenance Improvement Expo in properties that free it from Baltimore. There’s an app for that… issues that notoriously As well as capturing the latest in colour and design, Boral Bricks plague wood products, has been keeping up with the changing ways builders, designers like splitting, rotting and and homeowners do business — including their increasing reliance termite attacks. on mobiles and tablets. My Boral Bricks Designer is a unique app that offers paint, mortar and stone product matches for Boral Bricks products. Crysta Thomas, Brand Manager for Boral Bricks, says customers overwhelmingly want to quickly and easily choose products that Tom Zimmerman says customers love its flexibility. “We’re seeing match their colour scheme, no matter where they are. people take the traditional flat stock and cut mouldings out of it,” he “Bricks are now more than a structural product, they’re a design says. “It can go interior, or it really plays well for porches, eaves, any choice,” she says. “So we partnered with Sherwin-Williams, using their place you need that little bit of extra detail.” paint colours as inspiration to create customised palettes. It’s easy to Boral was supported at IBS by widely recognised author and use. A lot of designers are excited to find that they can do on an app finish carpentry specialist Gary Katz. Gary provided hands-on training what they’ve been doing manually for years.” to builders and contractors in the booth to demonstrate the benefits Each Boral Bricks product offers four palettes to choose from, of the product. We’re very grateful for his support. using Cultured Stone® by Boral® products. Old favourites All the trimmings As well as viewing our innovations, attendees checked out a number ® Changing temperatures and moisture levels can play havoc with of our long-standing favourites. These included Cultured Stone by ® exterior trim. So the new 2x profile in Boral TruExterior® Trim’s suite of Boral , which has been an industry leader for more than 50 years. poly-ash exterior solutions, developed to complement thicker siding This range reflects the latest in design trends and technology. Its and cladding products, attracted a great deal of attention at IBS. veneer texture has the look and feel of real stone, but is made of Boral TruExterior® Trim is a leader in sustainability and durability. lightweight aggregate materials, which means it easily sticks to most It’s moisture-resistant, doesn’t need priming or sealing and due to wall surfaces. There are more than 100 colours and over 20 textures its resistance to rotting, cracking and splitting, it outperforms to choose from. both its natural and manmade competitors. It can be installed Made of a minimum of 54% pre-consumer recycled materials, using conventional woodworking tools and methods, but needs the product was the first in the industry to meet the National little maintenance. Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Builder Guidelines.

Ashlar Accents product in six new colours and textures for 2014

16 | BORAL NEWS | APR 2014 The beauty of masonry — without the hassle There’s nothing quite like stone masonry for beauty and durability. But the weight and cost of stone, and the specialised masonry skills needed to install it, can make it an expensive and difficult material to work with. So IBS attendees were interested in checking out Boral’s stone veneer solution, Versetta Stone®, and were treated to a demonstration that highlighted how easy and quick it is to install it. Made of materials approximately a quarter of the weight of full-thickness stone, Versetta Stone® features a mechanical fastening system that allows a builder to install panels without constructing footings for support. This makes it an ideal material Blaine Bates, Boral’s South East Area Sales Manager, demonstrates how easy for home remodelling. and quick Versetta Stone® is to install What’s more, installing Versetta Stone® doesn’t require any special masonry skills. And, because Versetta Stone® doesn’t require mortar, it can be installed throughout the year in hot or cold temperatures. It has won a number of awards including Builder At a rooftop display, attendees got to compare the thermal Magazine Readers’ Choice Top 10 Favourite Products in 2011 performance of Boral Roofing’s tiles with other roofing materials. The and 2013. system reflects the sun and emits heat from the roof while increasing thermal mass and airflow. Independent testing1 has shown that a typical single-family house could save up to 22% per year on heating A (cool) roof over your head and cooling costs by using it. While design and colour are vital, energy efficiency is equally important in these carbon-conscious times. Boral is an industry leader in energy- Boral Roofing also debuted two new Cool Roof colours in the saving materials, especially in roofing, where we provide the most Boral® Concrete Roof Tile product line — The Madera 900 Tahoe extensive choice of energy-saving clay and concrete roofing solutions Blend and Saxony® 900 Slate Charcoal Blend — proving again that in the US. energy efficiency and savings don’t need to come at the expense of beauty.

TAKING DESIGN Navigation is easy and intuitive, allowing ONLINE customers to browse Helping to showcase products by colour our range is the new and style, then enlarge www.boralamerica.com swatches to take a website. Launched in closer look. It’s also a December 2013, the comprehensive news, redesigned site uses product catalogue wide-screen photography. and resource centre, The landing page where professionals can allows visitors to select download support and between the four major installation documents, manufactured building warranties, Material Safety Boral Roofing cool roof solution materials: Bricks, Stone, Data Sheets and more. Roofing and Trim. In addition visitors can access the distribution and sales business, Boral Building Products, and visit any of their 44 individual market sites. CONGRATULATIONS! Boral products were featured in a number of award-winning homes, including: Winner, Small Homes: Proud Green Home at Serenbe, a sustainable living community. This home used Boral bricks on both its interior and exterior.

1 Steep-slope Assembly Testing of Clay and Concrete Roof Tile, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 2005. Results vary based on profile of tile, location, weather and other factors.

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FEATURE

BERRIMA SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN

18 | BORAL NEWS | APR 2014 “It was a great outcome,” containing safety messages to says Executive General Manager help reinforce the discussion. of Boral Cement Ross Harper. This gave team members a “An overhaul of this size and chance to share concerns and scale, delivered to plan with zero safety ideas while preparing for injuries and under budget, is a high-risk tasks, such as large major feat of planning, execution crane lifts. All up, over 150 safety and safety,” he says. “The entire conversations were held during team is to be congratulated.” the shut.

Teamwork, planning he historic town of Berrima in the New Safety first and a commitment South Wales Southern An operation of this size takes to safety led to an Highlands is home to a huge amount of organisation. “The overhaul T Speed and efficiency were outstanding zero Boral’s biggest cement kiln: Kiln No 6. The site supplies over 60% important to get production back required 133,000 harm result during of the cement needs for New online, but the main focus was person-hours the maintenance South Wales and the ACT. maintaining the safety of all Boral In December 2013, Kiln No employees and contractors. at a cost of about shutdown of Boral’s 6 was shut down for a complete “Preparations took over biggest cement overhaul over 26 work days. 12 months, with the planning $20 million” works – and it came While maintenance shutdowns of 750 jobs/tasks and involving happen routinely every 12 many people on-site over in under budget. months, this was an unusually this time as well as Group big operation, even for Kiln No 6. Engineering and Procurement “Managers were on site The overhaul took 133,000 functions,” says Matthew Brown, every day listening to employees person-hours at a cost of about Lean Coordinator for Boral and relaying their concerns to $20 million and involved 130 Cement at Berrima. the rest of the teams to make employees and 700 contractors. To ensure there were sure everyone was focused on Major work was carried out no injuries or accidents, site working safely and looking after across all key areas of the employees completed the their mates,” Matthew says. kiln system and also involved SAFESTART program, which maintenance of the cement mill. helps identify and avoid risky “This was a complex work behaviours. Teamwork pays off shutdown with up to five “It’s all about people taking Thanks to everyone’s hard work, refractory teams working responsibility for their own safety the shut came in $3 million under simultaneously inside the — and their workmates too,” budget. 85 metre tall preheater tower,” says Matthew. The isolations and Authority says Stuart Hutchings, Berrima to Work teams headed up by Jim Bizjak, Greg Ross, Ian Operations Manager. “To put Start safe, finish safe the scale of this overhaul into Thorpe, Paul Barcicki and Brett Safety conversations took place perspective, the person-hours McMahon, with the support of every day with key staff, and worked during the 26 day Steve Frost, Geoffrey Smith and information from these was then shutdown was around the same the shift teams, did a great job, relayed to contractor teams at as the total person-hours worked says Stuart, as did the planning the start of every shift through in a typical quarry in two years.” team headed up by Ian Fulton, prestart toolbox meetings. Team Mark Nolan and Raif Hilmi. leaders handed out drink coolers

A SUCCESSFUL SHUT, AT A GLANCE Lost time injuries (LTIs) 0 Medical treatment injuries (MTIs) 0 Safety conversations 150 Person-hours 133,000 Duration 26 days Cost $20 million Permits and authorities to work (ATWs) Over 1,500 Jobs/tasks planned 750

FAR LEFT: Looking down on Kiln No 6 TOP: Top section of tertiary air duct being removed LEFT: Boral employees and contractors working together

BORAL NEWS | APR 2014 19 IN THE COMMUNITY

DEC JAN In the

HOME FOR THE HOMELESS HELPING HAND FOR Through its partnership with THE WESTERN SWAMP HomeAid America, Boral USA TORTOISE will be donating bricks for Phase Australia’s most critically Two of Rainbow Village, a project endangered reptile is celebrating underway in Atlanta that will provide its 50th anniversary of being a new six-unit apartment building monitored after it was thought to to house local families experiencing be extinct. Boral’s Midland Brick in transitional homelessness. Boral Western Australia has been helping has been supporting HomeAid in its conservation and donated since 2006. materials for the upgrade of Perth Zoo’s breeding facilities after the rare species was found on its site. Since 1989, the zoo has bred and released 600 tortoises to the wild. community

APR APR

LEADERSHIP GETTING CREATIVE WITH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HAMPERS FOR CHARITY FOR TEENS Employees at Greystanes House Managers from Boral sites in in New South Wales recently took south-east New South Wales will time out of their busy day to make present to local teenagers on what hampers for sale in the lead up to it takes to be a leader and invite Easter. All proceeds will be donated applications for the Outward Bound to our cancer support charity personal development camp in Redkite. Across Australia, a child May 2014. Boral has partnered or young person is diagnosed with with Outward Bound over the past cancer every six hours. There was 10 years, delivering programs a 22% increase last year in families to help develop the physical, accessing Redkite’s financial emotional and social wellbeing assistance program, of which Boral of teenagers. has been a supporting partner since 2012.

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JAN FEB MAR APR

COMMEMORATING THE REBUILDING THE PHILIPPINES USG BORAL WINS CYCLING CHALLENGE AND ANZAC SPIRIT AFTER TYPHOON HAIYAN ARCHITECTS’ CHOICE GOLF DAY FOR CHARITY Through funding and materials Boral and Habitat for Humanity AWARD Boral cyclists rode in the 2014 Boral will support a new community Australia will be working to rebuild USG Boral has been awarded SCODY Five Dams Challenge, partnership commemorating houses in the Tacloban province, the inaugural 2014 Philippine Western Australia’s premier on- the centenary of the First World one of the areas worst affected by Architects’ Choice Award in the road cycling event. Together with War. Together with funding from Typhoon Haiyan. Boral’s donation gypsum & plasterboards category. donations, corporate sponsors the Australian Government, the of $25,000 has been matched The award recognises outstanding raised approximately $50,000 also Anzac Centenary Public Fund will by Habitat for Humanity’s Haiyan design, innovation, sustainability, through a Golf Day held by the WA contribute to memorials, education Appeal, providing decent homes performance and customer service. office with funds raised going to projects and improving mental for more than 36 people in coming Country Manager Charles Tiuson Redkite. Last year, Boral donations health research and treatment for months. said it was great to see USG Boral helped 117 children, young people veterans. It encompasses all wars recognised as architects’ preferred and their families affected by cancer. in which Australians have been plasterboard brand. involved.

APR MAY MAY JUN

CONCRETE DONATION TEACHING CONSERVATION DONATIONS FOR BANGARRA DANCE TO KOALA SANCTUARY AT AN EARLY AGE SUSTAINABLE BUILDING IN THEATRE NATIONAL TOUR Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in 30 schools across New South CAMBODIA Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Queensland’s Gold Coast opened Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Kevin Armstrong, HSE Director from Australia’s leading Indigenous its Wild Koala Rehabilitation Western Australia are planning USG Boral, is raising money for a performing arts company will debut Enclosure with the help of to take part in the Conservation sustainable building charity project its new production Patyegarang Environment and Heritage Volunteers Australia school in Cambodia. Together with Boral’s at the Sydney Opera House. The Protection Minister, Andrew Powell, program from May to September donation of $1,000, Kevin is looking performance – touring across and Member for Currumbin, 2014, supported by Boral. Projects to raise $2,000 to buy building Australia from June to September – Jann Stuckey MP. Boral’s concrete include creating ‘biodiversity materials that will go towards the tells the story of a friendship between donation to the enclosure is part classrooms’ in or near school building of community facilities a young girl from the Eora country, of our commitment to the care of grounds, and teaching practical including hospitals and schools in Patyegarang, and Lieutenant William koalas, zoos and general wildlife lessons in conservation and the remote areas by RAWimpact Global Dawes of the colonial first fleet, and preservation in the areas in which environment assisted by volunteers Development Group. To provide how their cultural exchange came we operate. and Boral employees. additional support, please visit to be documented by Dawes. Boral http://rawdirt.gofundraise.com.au/ has supported the Bangarra Dance page/ArmstrongKevin. Theatre since 2002.

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