Implementing initiatives to reduce clean water use in Indonesia

To support our commitment to responsible water management practices, two of Thiess’ Indonesian sites have implemented initiatives in 2023 to reduce their clean water use.

The MSJ team installed two rainwater harvesting systems to supply raw water to the Camp Makarti water treatment plant. The system provided 419 kL in 2023, reducing surface and ground water extraction. The initiative also reduced fuel consumption by around 1,525 litres due to the reduced need for water trucks to deliver water to the camp. The Sangatta team installed a mini water treatment plant to reuse surface water runoff to produce clean water for toilets, handwashing and other sanitary needs at the IGS Workshop, eliminating the need to purchase clean water. The plant has operated since May 2023, saving an average of 72 kL per day.