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Updated Draft Environment Improvement Programme
October 12, 2024This DRAFT Environment Improvement Program (EIP) report has been developed for preliminary review in preparation of the EIP project list for the purpose of informing the regulator and key stakeholders of Adelaide Brighton Cement (ABC) intentions
Read storyInvitation to Environment Improvement Programme
October 4, 2024Join us for an in-person community consultation session on Tuesday 15 October.
Read storyAmbient Air Quality Monitoring
September 13, 2024Adbri has installed an ambient air particulate monitoring station in Walton Street replacing the monitor that was previously located at Gunn Street Birkenhead. Adbri has also installed an identical ambient air particulate monitoring station in the Adbri Community Dog Park (picture below). Live data is available to be viewed on our air quality monitoring website. […]
Read storyUpdate on Monday’s kiln outage at Adbri Cement Birkenhead manufacturing facility
September 11, 2024This is an update to Monday’s post about the kiln outage: https://adelaidebrightoncommunity.com.au/kiln-outage-at-adbri-cement-birkenhead-manufacturing-facility/ Kiln operations were restored on Monday night. We can be contacted 24/7 via our community hotline 83000520 or our community email: birkenheadcommunity@adbri.com.au
Read storyKiln outage at Adbri Cement Birkenhead manufacturing facility
September 9, 20249 September, 2024 There was a kiln outage and short-term higher than usual emissions this afternoon at the Adbri Cement Birkenhead manufacturing facility. The emissions may have been visible to the some in the community, however; the prevailing wind conditions were such that the wind direction was blowing across the site and away from the […]
Read storyEnvironment Improvement Programme – Community Consultation
August 20, 2024Invitation to Environment Improvement Programme Community Consultation Join us for an in-person community consultation session to share your feedback on our draft Environment Improvement Programme (EIP)for the Adbri Birkenhead manufacturing facility. Your Feedback Matters The draft EIP outlines projects aimed at improving performance on environmental issues such as dust and noise. The draft EIP will […]
Read storyAdbri Cement Community Update
July 26, 202426 July, 2024 The following information provides an update for the local community potentially impacted by the dust event that occurred in May 2024, and follows on from the two community liaison group sessions hosted by Adbri. Introduction Adbri Cement’s flagship integrated clinker and cement manufacturing facility at Birkenhead, South Australia has operated since 1913. […]
Read storyCommunity Liaison Group meeting
July 22, 202422 July, 2024 Thank you to everyone who attended our Birkenhead Community Liaison Group (CLG) meeting tonight. Adbri also extends our appreciation to the EPA for arranging for SA Health representatives to attend and present at the meeting. The representatives addressed health questions raised by the community about the May dust event. Adbri Cement can […]
Read storySA Health presentation at Community Liaison Group Meeting 22 July, 2024
July 12, 202412 July, 2024 Following the Adbri Birkenhead Community Liaison Group (CLG) meeting on Monday 3 June, an additional meeting has been scheduled for Monday 22 July. The EPA has arranged for an SA Health representative to attend this CLG meeting. The representative will provide responses to questions raised by the community about the particles released […]
Read storyUpdate on power outage
July 10, 202410 July, 2024 This is an update to yesterday’s post. Update on power outage at Adbri Birkenhead manufacturing facility today – Adelaide Brighton Community Power has been restored at the Adbri Birkenhead manufacturing facility and normal operations have resumed.
Read storyUpdate on power outage at Adbri Birkenhead manufacturing facility today
July 9, 20249 July, 2024 Electrical lines to the Adbri Birkenhead manufacturing facility were switched off by SA Power Networks this afternoon due to a line fault in their system. This resulted in a total plant outage and short-term higher than usual emissions from the stack. We will provide an update once power has been restored.
Read storyDust event – Community Liaison Group Meeting
June 3, 20243 June, 2024 Community Liaison Group meeting – dust event Thank you to everyone who attended our June Birkenhead Community Liaison Group meeting. This meeting provided an opportunity for Adbri to listen to your feedback. Initial investigations indicate a source of the dust was an onsite materials storage shed, containing clinker. Shed remediation works have […]
Read storyUpdate on recent dust event
May 17, 202417 May, 2024 This is a follow-up to the update on the recent dust event provided on the Adbri Cement Birkenhead Community website on 15/5/2024. Adbri has undertaken tests which confirm that dust from the Birkenhead plant recently left the site. We acknowledge and sincerely apologise for the impact on the local community. The team […]
Read storyDust issues
May 15, 202415 May, 2024 Thank you to community members who have alerted Adbri Cement’s Birkenhead manufacturing facility about recent dust issues. As one of several potential sources of dust in the community, Adbri has urgently investigated the sources of increased dust levels and have taken immediate measures including installation of additional on-site dust alarms for early […]
Read storyThank you from Port Adelaide Cricket Club
March 13, 2024Port Adelaide Cricket Club (PACC) has thanked Adbri for our ongoing support for their culturally diverse club, not far from our Birkenhead manufacturing facility. We are helping build a better Australia by supporting the club’s women’s and junior programmes. PACC is just one of many groups we sponsor in the communities in which we operate.
Read storyEPA approval for increased use of alternative fuel at Birkenhead
February 15, 2024After a successful trial, the SA EPA has approved Adbri Cement’s application to increase the use of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) at our Birkenhead manufacturing facility. The EPA permitted the use of up to 32 tonnes per hour of RDF after a thorough review of all data in our post-trial report. That is the permitted […]
Read storyCome along to Port Community Arts Centre’s 6 of the Best Exhibition
February 14, 2024As a proud long-term supporter of the Port Community Arts Centre (PCAC), we encourage everyone to check out their 6 of the Best exhibition. We congratulate all the artists exhibiting and PCAC for their dedication to the Port Adelaide community. Details in the PCAC flyer
Read storyAdbri Engineering Scholarship holder Elisha Bialowas
February 6, 2024Congratulations to Adbri Engineering Scholarship holder Elisha Bialowas (pictured) for completing her third year of study toward her Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical) with a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Science, with excellent grades. The University of Adelaide has thanked Adbri for the scholarship won by Elisha for helping “outstanding students”, like Elisha, to “achieve […]
Read storyAdbri Cement supporting Adelaide International Kite Festival again
December 20, 2023We are proudly sponsoring the Adelaide International Kite Festival again. It will be held at Semaphore beach over the Easter Long Weekend. Easter Saturday 30 March – Easter Monday 1 April, 2024 – 10am-5pm daily. The Semaphore Jetty is the best place to see the kites flying.
Read storyAdbri Cement Birkenhead January Shutdown for maintenance
December 15, 2023Each year we shut operations at our Adbri Cement (Adbri) local South Australian manufacturing facility at Birkenhead to undertake scheduled maintenance and repairs. Our facility is next scheduled to be shut between 5 January and 9 February, 2024. During this time, up to 600 engineering and trade contractors will be on site. Adbri will be […]
Read storyDockside Festival cancelled
December 7, 2023See notice from Port Adelaide Enfield Council Unfortunately, due to the extreme weather forecast across the weekend, we have made the difficult decision to CANCEL Dockside Festival 2023 🌧️💔 The safety of our community, participants, and staff is our top priority, and after careful consideration, we’ve had to make this tough decision. We understand the […]
Read storyCancellation of community event this weekend
December 7, 2023Rotary Club of West Lakes, the organisers of the West Lakes Christmas Fun for Kids at the Neighbourhood Reserve on Sunday afternoon/evening have contacted Adbri to advise us that this event has been cancelled because of forecast extreme weather this weekend.
Read storyExciting Port Adelaide Dockside Festival returns this weekend
December 4, 2023Congratulations to Port Adelaide Enfield Council on once again holding the exciting Dockside Festival in Port Adelaide. We are delighted to be sponsoring this flagship Festival again this year. We wish everyone a happy weekend, enjoying all the fun activities the Festival offers. Adbri Cement has been around for 141 years and we are happy […]
Read storyCrane visible at Birkenhead manufacturing facility this Sunday and Monday
December 1, 20231 December, 2023 A crane will be visible on our Birkenhead manufacturing facility this Sunday and Monday. SA Power Networks will be bringing the crane onsite about 930 am on Sunday, ready to do lifting of a control room from 7 am on Monday. The lifting will take about 2 hours, followed by about 4 […]
Read storyUpdate on Voluntary Site Contamination Assessment Proposal
November 30, 202330 November, 2023 Adbri Cement has entered into a Voluntary Site Contamination Assessment Proposal (VSCAP) with the South Australian EPA to undertake testing of a block of land previously owned by Shell at Adbri Cement’s Birkenhead site for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). While no PFAS has been used or stored on site after Adbri Cement […]
Read storyCome along to free Christmas fun for kids – 10 December
November 7, 2023Well done to Rotary West Lakes for again holding a free, fun Christmas event for children on Sunday, 10 December. The exciting event includes a family entertainment programme, a sausage sizzle and a raffle for a children’s bike. Details in the flyer below. Adbri Cement is a proud sponsor of this event and many other […]
Read storyAdbri joins Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron Opening Day
November 7, 2023Adbri joined Port Adelaide business, navy and community leaders at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron (RSAYS) Opening Day on Saturday. Adbri supports the RSAYS Women and Juniors Sailing Programme. This includes supporting the Women on Water Group. The aim of the programme is to increase the participation of women in sailing, in a traditionally […]
Read storyCongratulations Largs Bay RSL for yesterday’s Fort to Fort Remembrance Walk
November 6, 2023Congratulations to Largs Bay RSL for yesterday’s fun, inspiring and educational Fort to Fort Remembrance walk to support our brave veterans. The weather was perfect for the walk alongside Adelaide’s scenic beaches between Fort Largs and Fort Glanville. Largs Bay RSL Patron and Port Adelaide Enfield Councillor, Councillor David Wilkins, kindly thanked Adbri for “jumping […]
Read storyExciting Port Adelaide Sailing Club Opening Day
October 27, 2023Thank you to the Port Adelaide Sailing Club for inviting Adbri to their recent Opening Day and sail past. ⛵ The Port Adelaide Sailing Club is one of the countless diverse sporting, community, educational and arts groups sponsored by Adbri. Our iconic Birkenhead manufacturing facility is located at the working port on the Port River. […]
Read storyAdbri opens Port Adelaide art exhibition
October 23, 2023Adbri was honoured to open the Small, Stylish Sensational exhibition of the Port Community Arts Centre and to hand out prizes to the winners over the weekend. We sponsor many sporting, educational, arts and other community groups in the areas in which we operate, including the Port Community Arts Centre. Our Birkenhead clinker and cement […]
Read storyFort to Fort Remembrance Walk – Sunday, 5 November
October 12, 2023If anyone would like to join the Fort to Fort Remembrance Walk (Fort Largs to Fort Glanville and back) on Sunday 5 November, sponsored by Adbri Cement, here are the details. Dogs welcome. Perfect time of the year for a walk for a good cause – with family, friends and community, along a beautiful stretch […]
Read storyAdbri Cement welcomes PAE Councillors to Birkenhead manufacturing facility
August 29, 2023We recently welcomed a delegation of Councillors from Port Adelaide Enfield Council to our Birkenhead cement manufacturing facility. We have been leading the way in Australia for 20 years in replacing fossil fuels with alternative fuels. By replacing natural gas with Refuse Derived Fuel, the Birkenhead facility has diverted 2.6 million tonnes of refuse from […]
Read storyFind out more about the Adbri Cement Birkenhead Community Liaison Group
August 21, 2023You are warmly invited to meet representatives from the Adbri Cement Birkenhead Community Liaison Group (the CLG). The CLG is a forum for Adbri Cement to listen to, consider, respond to and take into account community feedback on its Birkenhead manufacturing facility operations. Where? Folklore Café, The Annex, via Mundy St, Port Adelaide When? Friday […]
Read storyFind out more about the Adbri Cement Birkenhead Community Liaison Group
August 16, 2023You are warmly invited to meet representatives from the Adbri Cement Birkenhead Community Liaison Group (the CLG). The CLG is a forum for Adbri Cement to listen to, consider, respond to and take into account community feedback on its Birkenhead manufacturing facility operations. Where? Folklore Café, The Annex, via Mundy St, Port Adelaide When? Friday […]
Read storySponsoring Women and Girls in Sailing in SA
July 28, 2023We have recently agreed to support the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron’s Women and Juniors Sailing Programme. This includes supporting the Women on Water Group. The aim of the programme is to increase the participation of women and juniors in sailing, in a traditionally male-dominated sport. The squadron is based at Victoria Rd, Outer Harbor […]
Read storyPort Community Arts Centre SALA Exhibition
July 19, 2023The Port Community Arts Centre (PCAC) SALA Exhibition opens soon. Details are in the invitation. Congratulations to PCAC for organising this latest exciting exhibition. PCAC is one of the many local groups that Adbri Cement proudly supports.
Read storyCrane onsite for construction of new blending silo at Birkenhead
July 18, 2023A Crawler Crane is being assembled at the Adbri Cement (ABC) Birkenhead manufacturing facility this week. The crane will be used for the construction of a new 1000 tonne material blending silo. This new silo will enable maintenance work to occur on the existing material blending silo. The crane is expected to be on site […]
Read storyUpdate on trial to improve our carbon footprint by reducing fossil fuels
July 6, 2023We have previously shared updates about an Environment Protection Authority-approved trial at our Adbri Cement (ABC) manufacturing facility at Birkenhead to further reduce our use of non-renewable fossil fuels by replacing them with increased usage of alternative fuel. We ran a successful trial late last year to increase the use of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) […]
Read storyImportant work by Adelaide West Special Education Centre
June 21, 2023Adelaide West Special Education Centre recently warmly thanked us on its Facebook Page for supporting its great work with local children with disabilities: “How wonderful is it when local companies support their local community! Adelaide West would like to thank Adbri… in Birkenhead for their generous donation to help us purchase sensory activities and equipment […]
Read storyNational Reconciliation Week celebration at Adbri Birkenhead manufacturing facility
May 30, 2023The Adbri Birkenhead team held an uplifting, educational National Reconciliation Week event today, with a Welcome to Country by Kuma Karuu and a speech by Kaurna/Narrunga woman Cecilia Taylor from Indigenous Training and Recruitment (ITR). Today was the first time that Cecilia had ever done public speaking and she said our Birkenhead manufacturing facility was […]
Read storyCongratulations to Port Community Arts Centre Winner Dean Wiles
May 16, 2023PCAC is currently holding the “I wonder if…” exhibition until 20 May at Black Diamond Gallery at 66 Commercial Road, Port Adelaide. The exhibition is open 10.30 am-3.30 pm, daily. Adbri Cement is a proud sponsor of PCAC and many other local community groups.
Read storyCome along to the “I wonder if” Exhibition by PCAC
May 5, 2023We encourage community members to check out the latest exhibition organised by the Port Community Arts Centre (PCAC) Congratulations to PCAC for always working so hard to promote art in our vibrant community. Adbri Cement is proud to support PCAC. See the flyer for details on how to attend the exhibition.
Read storyAdbri Cement proud to join the Port Adelaide Cricket Club Awards night
May 1, 2023Adbri Cement (ABC) Raw Materials Specialist Andrew Moffatt recently represented ABC at the Port Adelaide Cricket Club (PACC) awards night. Mr Moffatt said: “I had the pleasure of representing Adbri Cement, with my wife Sue, at the PACC “Eric Freeman” awards night. It was great to see the results of a well-run community sporting club, […]
Read storyCCF visitors tour Adbri Cement Birkenhead facility
April 24, 2023Adbri recently welcomed a large group of members of the Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) to our Adbri Cement (ABC) Birkenhead manufacturing facility. The tour included our central control room, laboratory, kiln, firing platform (with our recently installed Unitherm burner – which improves environmental performance), packaged products facility and the bulk loading area at the wharf […]
Read storyAdelaide International Kite Festival – this long weekend
April 5, 2023If you’re in Adelaide over the Easter long weekend, check out the spectacular Adelaide International Kite Festival at Semaphore Beach. Adbri Cement is one of the proud sponsors of the Festival.
Read storyPort Adelaide-based Portland Football Club
March 28, 2023Adbri Cement is a proud sponsor of Port Adelaide-based Portland Football Club. The Portland Football Club is a community-based Australian Rules football club focused on developing junior and senior footballers and encouraging active participation for all members within a successful club environment. Portland Football Club prides itself on providing an inclusive and family orientated club […]
Read storyShort term dust emissions
March 6, 2023A temporary blockage led to short-term dust emissions at the Adbri Cement manufacturing facility at Birkenhead yesterday (5 March 2023). The issue was responded to immediately. The incident is being further investigated. Posted 6 March, 2023.
Read storyMeet the Port Adelaide Cricket Club Womens First grade team
March 3, 2023We are proud to share a picture of the Port Adelaide Cricket Club (PACC) Womens First Grade team with our community. We also sponsor the PACC Under 14 Reds, Under 14 Whites and Under 16 Reds. Congratulations to all the players, their families and all the volunteers and supporters who work so hard to make […]
Read storyUpdate on Port Community Arts Centre’s Deja Vu Exhibition
March 1, 2023Port Community Arts Centre (PCAC) Chair John Ford OAM has kindly shared some pictures and an update on the successful opening of the Deja Vu exhibition. Mr Ford said that 84 people attended the opening and 7 art pieces were sold on the day. “The majority of the visitors were new to the arts centre […]
Read storyShort term emissions this afternoon
February 21, 2023Due to an internal power failure at the Adbri Cement Birkenhead manufacturing facility, there was a temporary increase in emissions this afternoon. We are investigating the cause of the power failure.
Read storyConcert for flood-affected Riverland residents
February 21, 2023Adbri Cement was a proud supporter of last night’s free Garden Party concert in Renmark for the people of the Riverland, who are recovering from the recent devastating floods. The Riverland Garden Party was the creation of Adelaide radio personalities Mark Soderstrom and Rebecca Morse (“Bec and Soda”) from SAFM, together with the Garden of […]
Read storyShort term emissions this afternoon
February 17, 2023Due to an internal power failure at the Adbri Cement Birkenhead manufacturing facility, there was a temporary increase in emissions this afternoon. We are investigating the cause of the power failure.
Read storyEnjoy the Adelaide International Kite Festival at Semaphore Beach this Easter
February 17, 2023The Adelaide International Kite Festival (AIKF) will be held again in 2023 over the Easter long weekend; Saturday 8, Sunday 9 and Monday 10 April at Semaphore Beach and Foreshore. The Festival is coming back in 2023 after a three-year hiatus due to COVID restrictions on large gatherings, and the excitement building about the event’s […]
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Rotary Club of West Lakes thanks Adbri Cement for supporting Christmas celebration
February 14, 2023The Rotary Club of West Lakes has written to Chief Operating Officer – Cement and Lime Brett Brown to thank us for our support of their Community Christmas Celebration. 1500 people enjoyed the performers, face painting, a wishing tree and the arrival of Santa and his elves. The celebration focused on the environment and inclusion, […]
Read storyCompletion of Adbri Cement’s annual Birkenhead Shutdown maintenance work
February 8, 2023We have now completed our annual Shutdown maintenance work at our Adbri Cement Birkenhead manufacturing facility. Our kiln and cement mills are operating again after scheduled maintenance to various parts of our facility, including cleaning and re-bricking our kiln (see picture) and installing a new burner, improving production efficiency and our environmental performance. In restarting […]
Read storyUpdate on emissions
February 7, 2023There have been some noticeable short emissions from our Birkenhead manufacturing facility over the last 24 hours. We are aware of the issue and are investigating. We welcome community feedback by contacting our community hotline on 8300 0520 or email – BirkenheadCommunity@adbri.com.au.
Read storyFind out more about Port Community Arts Centre
February 7, 2023As a proud supporter of the Port Community Arts Centre (PCAC), we’d like to share the latest message from PCAC Chair John Ford OAM and encourage everyone to find out more about their good work for our community.
Read storyCome and enjoy the Déjà Vu Exhibition
February 6, 2023We encourage everyone to enjoy the Port Community Arts Centre’s Déjà Vu exhibition. Adbri Cement is a proud supporter of the Port Community Arts Centre (PCAC). Details about the exhibition are in the below flyer. We congratulate the PCAC team on their dedication to supporting local artists and enriching our community life. We look forward […]
Read storyUpdate on Adbri Cement’s annual maintenance work
January 27, 2023Cement Mill 1 Shutdown maintenance work has been completed and it is back operating again, ahead of schedule. Cement Mill 7 is also operating again. Work in other parts of our Birkenhead manufacturing facility is continuing with the Shutdown scheduled to finish by 3 February. The Kiln critical path is on schedule and Kiln re-bricking […]
Read storyUpdate on Adbri Cement’s boost to local Port Adelaide economy during January maintenance
January 16, 2023We have been making good progress with the current Shutdown (4 January to 3 February) at our Adbri Cement (ABC) Birkenhead manufacturing facility in order to undertake planned maintenance and repairs. Sections of our facility, including our two larger cement mills and the kiln, are being progressively shut down. Other sections of the plant are […]
Read storyUpdate on Adbri Cement’s boost to Port Adelaide economy during January Maintenance
January 9, 2023We have commenced our scheduled annual Shutdown (4 January to 3 February) of parts of our operations at our Adbri Cement (ABC) local South Australian manufacturing facility at Birkenhead in order to undertake planned maintenance and repairs. Sections of our facility, including our two larger cement mills and the kiln, are being progressively shut down. […]
Read storyAdbri Cement boosts local Port Adelaide economy during January maintenance
December 21, 2022Each year we shut down parts of our operations at our Adbri Cement (ABC) local South Australian manufacturing facility at Birkenhead to undertake scheduled maintenance and repairs. Sections of our facility, including our two larger cement mills and the kiln, are scheduled to be shut down progressively between 4 January and 3 February, 2023. […]
Read storyThumbs up from Le Fevre Kindergarten
December 16, 2022The students and staff at Le Fevre Kindergarten, close to our manufacturing facility at Birkenhead in South Australia, gave their thumbs up to Adbri Cement’s support for a new pathway, which has been getting a good work out from their bikes. They are also very happy that we will be providing extra shade cloth, including […]
Read storyThank you to retiring Community Liaison Group members
December 12, 2022Our Environment Advisor Craig Mackenzie presented certificates of appreciation and gifts to retiring members of the Adbri Cement Birkenhead Community Liaison Group recently. Craig thanked Helen Wright and John Ford (pictured) and Dr Brian Astill for their dedicated service to our community. We invite other community members to join the Community Liaison Group, which meets […]
Read storyAdbri Cement is a proud sponsor of the Port Adelaide Dockside Festival
December 9, 2022As an iconic South Australian company, with a proud 140 year history, Adbri Cement is delighted to sponsor Port Adelaide’s Dockside Festival (December 9-11, 2022). We hope that the Dockside Festival will become a celebrated part of the Port Adelaide calendar, drawing more and more people to enjoy this dynamic part of Adelaide, where we […]
Read storyUpdate on trial to improve our carbon footprint by reducing fossil fuels
December 1, 2022We mentioned recently that we had commenced a three month Environment Protection Authority-approved trial at our Adbri Cement (ABC) manufacturing facility at Birkenhead to further reduce our use of non-renewable fossil fuels by replacing them with additional alternative fuel. Our calciner at our Birkenhead facility already uses 90 percent alternative fuel – Refuse Derived Fuel […]
Read storyEPA licence to operate Adbri Cement facility at Birkenhead renewed for 5 years
November 2, 2022Adbri Cement (ABC) welcomes the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) renewing our Birkenhead facility licence to operate for another 5 years. The licence contains conditions on environmental issues, including monitoring, managing and minimising dust and noise levels and continuing with our Environmental Improvement Program. We thank the Community Liaison Group and the general community for the […]
Read storyTrial to further improve our carbon footprint through additional alternative fuel
October 27, 2022Adbri’s goal is to be Australia’s lowest carbon local cement manufacturer, with net zero emissions by 2050. We mentioned earlier this month that we were conducting an Environment Protection Authority-approved trial at our Adbri Cement Ltd (ABC) facility at Birkenhead to reduce our use of non-renewable fossil fuels by using additional alternative fuel. The trial […]
Read storyAlternative Fuel Increased Rate Trial
October 7, 2022Increasing our use of RDF Building on the successful use of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) over the last 18 years, ABC seeks to continue working with the community and the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to gradually increase RDF from 90% replacement of natural gas to 100% used in our calciner. ABC has obtained […]
Read storyEnvironmental Performance Reports Published
August 26, 2022Adbri Cement’s latest Environmental Performance Reports are now available on this website please visit here to view the latest reports.
Read storyAlternative Raw Materials Operational Update
August 25, 2022Neat Milled Slag Project ABC has submitted a proposal to the EPA to move part of its manufacture of Neat Milled Slag from our Birkenhead site to our Angaston Operations. The proposal improves the operational efficiency and sustainability of ABC’s Birkenhead and Angaston operations and contributes to the local economy of South Australia. What will […]
Read storyEnvironmental Performance Reports Published
May 18, 2022Adbri Cement’s latest Environmental Performance Reports are now available on this website please visit here to view the latest reports.
Read storyEPA Approves ABC Birkenhead Process Change Application
April 7, 2022The SA EPA has finalised the assessment of ABC’s application to increase the use of Black Sand and Blended Mill Scale at the Birkenhead plant. The application has been approved. The EPA has amended Schedule X-1 of the Birkenhead Licence 1126 which details the allowable feed rates for Black Sand and Blended Mill Scale. Please […]
Read storyABC Birkenhead Process Change Application – Black Sand and Mill Scale
March 21, 2022For over a decade, ABC has successfully used Black Sand and Blended Mill Scale as sources of iron oxide in the cement clinker manufacturing process. Bauxite, a naturally occurring sedimentary rock provides alumina, which is used in the clinker manufacturing process. ABC is required to find a new source of Bauxite supply, following the mine […]
Read storyOperations Update
March 11, 2022ABC advises an event occurred yesterday morning after the Birkenhead plant suffered a short term electrical failure. The plant was shutdown for rectification works and further investigation. ABC has informed the EPA in line with requirements. For further enquiries, please contact the Community hotline on 08 8300 0520
Read storyEnvironmental Performance Reports Published
February 24, 2022Adbri Cement’s latest Environmental Performance Reports are now available on this website please visit here to view the latest reports.
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Annual Maintenance Shutdown
December 17, 2021Adbri Cement’s Birkenhead Plant will undergo its annual maintenance shutdown from 4 January to 3 February 2022. If you have any questions in relation to the shutdown, please contact the community hotline on phone: 08 8300 0520, via email to birkenheadcommunity@adbri.com.au or via the contact page on this website.
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Environmental Performance Reports Published
November 25, 2021Adbri Cement’s latest Environmental Performance Reports are now available on this website please visit here to view the latest 2021 reports.
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ABC Regional Operations Manager Appointment
October 29, 2021Adbri Cement is pleased to welcome Michael Williams to the role of Regional Operations Manager SA/NSW/NT. “It’s great to be back at ABC. I am really looking forward to working with our local community to ensure we are a good neighbour, while we deliver a safe and sustainable manufacturing facility that continues to contribute to […]
Read storyABC Newsletter
September 2, 2021View the latest Adelaide Brighton Community Newsletter here
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ABC supports local artists
April 14, 2021Local artist, Tonya Lokteff, received the Adbri Cement prize for ‘Best Themed Artwork’ for her watercolour painting entitled: “I Got You Flowers” in the Port Community Arts Centre’s Fringe exhibition “Kaleidoscope of Colour” held at the Black Diamond Gallery, Port Adelaide in March 2021.
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