CORE FUND PROJECT - FINAL REPORT FOR 2016/17
Please complete and email to [email address] by Friday 14th July 2017.
ESR is fully accountable for Core Funding. Information in this report will be used to
demonstrate what ESR Core Funding has been invested in, and to quantify the benefit
from the investment in e.g. the Board Report. It will also inform future investment of
Core Funding.
Project title:
Centre for Integrated Biowaste Research (CIBR)
Project leader(s):
Dr Jacqui Horswell
Duration:
Until 2017. Report covers period of 1st July 2016 – 30th June 2017.
Budget (amount allocated per year and total spent) Allocated: $1,250,074
Spent: $1,764,030
List the capabilities developed and by whom (include students)
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CIBR core capabilities
CIBR is a virtual centre, combining the expertise of 9 New Zealand research institutes,
universities and research partners. Led by ESR, it brings together a multi-disciplinary
team of scientists and researchers from ESR, Scion, Cawthron Institute, Landcare
Research, NIWA, Lincoln University, Lowe Environmental Impact, Northcott Research
Consultants Ltd., and Kukupa Research.
Four teams, one aim: The CIBR combines researchers with over 20 years’ experience in
Soil Science, Micro and Molecular biology, Ecotoxicology, and Social and Cultural
Research.
The CIBR has core capabilities and innovation to support biowaste beneficial
reuse/resource recovery; this includes:
➢ The development of trans-disciplinary solutions
(technical/social/cultural/economic) for beneficial reuse of biowaste.
➢ Providing NZ’s leading capabilities in utilising field trials, laboratory data and
cutting edge experimental science to assess:
o Environmental fate and effects of contaminants in different waste
streams;
o Waste processing technologies for reducing harm (e.g. reduction in
environmental impacts) and economic potential;
o Technologies and systems to mitigate the environmental and public
health impacts of recycling waste to land;
o Risks of new and emerging contaminants (biophysical/social/cultural
science).
Capability development - students and postdocs
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List the external research or grant proposals submitted (include $ value) and any
research funding obtained that have been made possible as a result of CF investment
in the project, include proposals awaiting funding decisions:
Grant proposals submitted
Funding body
Project title
Funding
Successful/declined/pending
requested
Greater
Manuka riparian
$135,000
Successful
Wellington
planting for improving
Regional
water quality of Lake
Council
Wairarapa
MfE
Centralised biosolids
$542,110
Successful
WasteMINZ
processing facility
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Vision
Measuring the
$ 180,000
Successful
Matauranga
benefits of riparian
Capability
vegetation restoration
fund, MBIE
on the health and
well-being of the lake
and whanau of
Matahuru
Waikato River
Manuka-dominated
$556,200
Successful
Authority
ecosystems to
improve water quality
and provide economic
return in the Lake
Waikare catchment
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MfE FIF The
Water quality
$ 1,445,600
Successful
Pot
improvement in the
Waiwiri catchment
through strategic
establishment of
native ecosystems
with bioactive
properties used at a
land treatment site
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Royal Society
Managing the risk of
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Successful
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Zealand
contaminants in New
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Research
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Co-funding and subcontracting
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Show commercial benefits from the investment, list any new products or services
made possible by CF, both actual and potential (be realistic, not far fetched) and
estimate revenue, clients and timeframe for achieving this:
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Explain how your research contributes to ESR’s IMPACT/s? (don’t just list the impacts) The CIBR programme contributes specifically to the
Water and Environment Outcome 4 of the outcomes and impacts in the Statement of Corporate Intent (2015-2020).
“Improve the safety of freshwater and groundwater resources for human use and the
safer use of biowastes”
Our work contributes to the ESR impacts:
New Zealanders have assurance that drinking water is safe
Land use and water resources are inextricably linked. This is illustrated in many Regional
plans where certain activities such as on-site wastewater treatment is restricted in
drinking water catchments. Our research into the use of native plants such as manuka to
remove pollutants before they reach water ways has the potential to reduce microbial
and chemical contaminants that could potentially end-up in drinking water catchments.
Improvements in rivers, streams and groundwater quality are informed by scientific
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analysis
Water pollution in NZ is an increasing concern for regulatory bodies and
environmentalists. Nutrient loss from agricultural areas and wastewater treatment plant
effluent are major sources of pollution for freshwater systems. CIBR research is
contributing to the improvement of water quality by:
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Increasing our knowledge of viruses present in wastewater and methods to
enhance their removal;
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Using bioactive/antimicrobial compounds produced by myrtaceaeous plants,
especially Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium), to inhibit the conversion of
ammonia into nitrate and nitrous oxide, and enhance the die-off of pathogenic
organisms in the wastes that pass through their root systems.
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Determining which emerging organic contaminants are of the most concern in
terms of environmental impact and investigating ways to reduce them (e.g.,
behaviour change) or which waste processing technologies remove them.
Safer use of biowastes
CIBR aims to facilitate the safer use of biowastes by providing holistic fully integrated
solutions that take due cognisance of the environmental, social, cultural and economic
aspects of re-use as well as the regulatory environment in NZ (The Resource
Management Act, RMA). We have characterised chemical and microbial levels and
collected fate, transport and effects data in a variety of organic wastes. We can combine
this data with our research on waste processing technologies, our community and Iwi
engagement expertise and our site management to ensure that the impacts of biowaste
re-use is “less than minimal” as required under the RMA. We can provide mitigation
tools to reduce environmental contamination risks associated with agricultural wastes
such as dairy shed effluent and to manage pollution run-off from farms ultimately
leading to the safer use of biowastes. C
IBR continues to provide the science that underpins the development of national
guidelines and is jointly leading a review of the NZ Biosolids Guidelines. Programme
leader Jacqui Horswell is a member of the steering group supported by CIBR team
members (Tremblay, Gielen, Northcott, Horswell, Robinson and Esperschuetz). Jacqui
Horswell also represents the Australia/NZ Biosolids partnership on the new international
ISO standard for biosolids application to land. CIBR provides advice for resource consent
applications and district planning, with respect to land application of wastes and works
in partnership with environmental engineers to provide the science expertise where
required.
Environmental threats to human health from chemicals, microbes and physical
contaminant are mitigated.
CIBR has extensive expertise in the detection of biological and chemical contaminants in
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waste – this is an incredibly difficult medium to work in and often traditional techniques
are not applicable to this complex waste stream. Our extensive emerging organic
chemical analysis capability coupled with our ecotoxicology platform allows us to
characterise the range of contaminants commonly detected in biowastes including
mixtures of chemicals. We have worked closely with government agencies, iwi and
industry to coordinate resources to better address concerns and provide solutions to the
management of this increasingly important issue. Our experience in isolating
microbiological contaminants allows us to reliably detect and enumerate bacteria and
viruses present in wastewater and solid wastes. Using these techniques we can improve
knowledge on the effectiveness of waste treatment and use this enhanced knowledge to
improve the effectiveness of treatment of waste for the future. We are developing
methods to detect and identify pharmaceuticals, and enzymes present in wastewater,
which will have a direct use for response to contamination in the environment in the
future.
Demand for Social and Cultural Tapu to Noa report and advice in the Organic waste
guidelines.
Repeated requests have been received for copies of the report that the Social and
Cultural team produced on tapu and noa (tapu is often understood to mean forbidden or
restricted and noa, ordinary or free from restriction) last year. The report provides a
summation of many years of work with communities around New Zealand and is
intended to guide non-Māori towards knowing how to ask the right questions in their
conversations and engagement with local hapū and Iwi regarding biowaste and biosolids
issues. The report is designed to support local government staff and engineers in better
understanding and incorporating Māori worldviews into biowaste management
negotiations and solutions.
In addition, demand for Social and Cultural advice on community engagement has been
sought in a number of submissions to the organic waste material guidelines. This has
arisen to a large degree from council staff and others in the waste sector gaining
knowledge of research by the CIBR Social and Cultural on working with communities, and
in particular, Māori since 2003 through presentations of CIBR research at New Zealand
Land Treatment Collective Conferences, CIBR newsletters and website, international
journal papers and the Community Engagement Framework which was widely
distributed last year.
List anything else that can demonstrate value from this CF investment:
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Science Quality:
Indicator
Number
Accepted Peer-reviewed journal publications
20
Completed masters or doctorate theses
1
Conference presentations
20
Book Chapters
0
Commissioned or CIBR Reports:
5
Workshop/hui presentations
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Awards for science achievement
5
Travel grants awarded for conference attendance
$1000
Newsletters
3
Science education/outreach
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Executive summary – Three to four sentences giving an overview of your project and the
results obtained. This will be used for the board report so keep in mind that not everyone
is an expert in your field.
CIBR provides unique and holistic solutions for the sustainable management of
biowastes (organic waste). We deliver value-added science that improves human well-
being and protects the environment.
CIBR is a virtual research centre with multi-disciplinary expertise within nine research
organisations. Integrating our research skills enables us to offer a full range of biowaste
solutions backed up by cutting edge science and innovation. Not only do we solve
today’s problems, but we are working to solve the tomorrow’s issues today.
New Zealand produces nearly 700,000 tonnes of solid biowaste each year, of which 62%
goes to landfill. Landfilling is not a viable long-term management option and is
becoming more difficult due to increased levies, lack of space and transportation
distance, and a general community expectation of a need to develop sustainable use
options. In addition, landfilling creates a significant regional economic and
environmental issue and runs contrary to central government policy.
Unlike many other waste streams, there are good prospects for alternative, economical
and beneficial end-use options for organic wastes, and in an agricultural context, re-use
of biowaste may offset the cost of inorganic fertilizers, while improving soil quality.
CIBR has been working on finding sustainable solutions for the management of
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biowastes, centred on land application. We have developed systems for mitigating and
minimising environmental impacts; and developed frameworks to support and aid the
community and iwi engagement often required.
CIBR also provides the science behind the development of policy and guidelines for
biowastes re-use in New Zealand and much of our research is focused on future proofing
by gaining an understand of the new challenges the industry may face, for example the
fate and effects of new and emerging contaminants. We have also broadened our
historical focus on biosolids to encompass other waste streams including greywater,
municipal effluent, dairy shed effluent, green waste and construction plasterboard.
We work jointly with the wastewater industry and have many examples of partnership-
co-funded projects which will make our core-funded programme self-sustaining in the
future.
Project report – Make this a stand-alone final report suitable to include in a consolidated
report to the ESR Board. Include brief background, what you did, what you found,
conclusions (2-3 pages). This is the opportunity to tell a success story that ESR can use in
Briefing and other communications.
The CIBR group has continued to deliver valuable science that informs environmental
and public health decision making in New Zealand. The group has continued existing
successful research topics, particularly beneficial reuse of biosolids, greywater, the long-
term Rabbit Island Field trial and a robust social and cultural program. These projects
span multiple research streams within CIBR (Soil Science, Microbiology, Ecotoxicology,
Social and Cultural). Several research projects are emerging that have strong future
potential with significant collaborative opportunities and high likely hood of bringing in
more revenue for the group.
[Withheld under section 9(2)(b)(ii) of the OIA] A summary of key projects and developments within the CIBR group for 2016-2017 is
presented below.
Ecotoxicological research has continued to provide a greater understanding of the
potential negative environmental effects associated with the presence of micro-
pollutants in biosolids to land. This year, much resources have been allocated to the risk
characterisation of emerging contaminants that are commonly found in a range of
biowastes. We are focussing on 2 main groups, drugs and pharmaceuticals and high
production volume (HPV) chemicals found in a range of commonly used household
products. We have used the range of toxicity tests to assess their risk and characterise
their mechanism of action. This is a very important area of research with significant
challenges requiring a coordination of resources and a trans-disciplinary approach to
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develop solutions. The ecotoxicology team has worked with other CIBR colleagues to
facilitate a Royal Society workshop to develop a National Strategy to manage emerging
contaminants and keep NZ safe. This very important event gave us the opportunity to
discuss the requirements for such a document. It also confirmed CIBR as the key expert
centre on emerging contaminants. It also gave the team the key elements to develop a
solid MBIE Endeavour proposal. On the research front, we have made great progress on
establishing methods to assess the risk of complex mixtures of pollutants. We have
establish a collaboration with colleagues from the University of Copenhagen who are
assisting us with the modelling of our results. We have also initiated experiments to
investigate the long-term impacts of pollutants using high throughput sequencing, and
epigenetics methodologies
Mine rehabilitation. Collaborative work between Solid Energy and CIBR researchers at
Rotowaro - Waipuna coal mine has contributed data to underpin an updated, accurate
value case for spreading biowaste on mined (or degraded) land by providing data on the
medium-term benefits of biowaste for pasture and soil quality. Discussions in May
2016 with Stockton Mine staff indicate they are keen to co-design and install trials on
use of biowastes to transition erosion-controlling grasses to native ecosystems.
Enhancing ecosystem services in cities. In urban areas, trials are helping identify the
potential uses/values of organic biowastes such as arborist (tree-pruning) mulch,
composted organic materials (green waste / food waste) to enhance performance of
urban green areas. These urban biowastes are used as amendments to earth-worked
natural soils. This has potential to ‘close the loop’, i.e. from kerbside collection to
placement (after composting) to enhance plant and soil function. Specific biowastes are
being tested as components of specialist media/mulches in devices treating stormwater
(bioretention devices).
Greywater. This has continued to be research of interest to councils and the wastewater
industry. Trials conducted to investigate pathogen regrowth in various mulches that
could be used to cover greywater sub-surface irrigated areas were valuable. This data
was disseminated to councils and end-users via conference and council presentations.
[Withheld under section 9(2)(b)(ii) of the OIA] Pathogen removal in wastewater. We have continued this year to identify the
behaviour of viruses in wastewater by undertaking more experiments on the
attachment and settlement properties. We have found the attachment is very variable
in wastewaters and is dependent on the size fractions present, and the type of virus
(surface properties). We have also found that there is very little settlement occurring in
wastewater (WSP). The potential of naturally occurring enzymes for virus removal has
been extended through a Pioneer project to identify the specific enzymes present in
wastewater. We will then investigate the inactivation of viruses by these specific
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enzymes. Bronwyn is continuing to write up her master’s thesis investigating the use of
coral beach sand to enhance pathogen removal in on-site wastewater disposal fields in
the Pacific. Bronwyn presented her research at Water NZ and LTC conferences and she
also was awarded a student travel grant to attend LTC conference. Hazel Clemens
undertook a summer project with us, funded through Pioneer funding to investigate the
potential for crushed green glass to enhance wastewater treatment. Previous research
has eluded to an enhanced operation due to slower bioclogging rate and enhance
removal of pathogens using green glass but there is little evidence of this occurring.
Hazel demonstrated that the green glass did enhance operation of sand filters in
wastewater treatment due to a slower clogging rate. Hazel has now turned her
attention to a masters project which aims to improve the Setback Distance Guidelines
for virus removal in on-site wastewater treatment systems. We have continued to
sample and analyse NIWA pilot high rate algal ponds (HRAP) on a seasonal basis to
provide information on the pathogen removal potential of these wastewater treatment
systems.
Mānuka. The CIBR team have been exploring the benefits of native plants to restore
degraded areas, treat biowaste, and improve water quality. The main findings of
numerous experiments in laboratory, lysimeter and small field trials, carried out at
Lincoln University and ESR, are:
a) The antimicrobial properties of mānuka and kānuka roots, apart from enhancing the
die-off of pathogens, affect the activity of bacteria involved in the nitrogen cycling,
reducing nitrate leaching and nitrous oxide emissions.
b) Under very high irrigation regimes, the roots of mānuka and kānuka create routes of
preferential flow, which increases infiltration of biowaste and water into the root
systems, where the antimicrobial effect takes place.
c) A wide range of pioneer native plants –including mānuka and kānuka- benefit from
the application of biosolids in degraded and low fertility soil, which could led to the
beneficial reuse of biowaste – increasing production of essential oils or honey – in
marginal areas where other type of economic productivity is discouraged.
d) Land-treatment of biowaste such biosolids or treated municipal wastewater into
native plant plantations is a safe way of diverting the disposal of these wastes into
landfill or waterways. The importance of this is evident since many disposal schemes are
currently under review for creating new consents.
e) About 150,000 native plants – mainly mānuka and kānuka - are being planted in full
scale operations to demonstrate the reduction of nitrogen, phosphorous and pathogens
by root systems of native plants receiving farm run-off and treated municipal
wastewater, allowing the improvement of water quality.
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9(2)(b)(ii) of the OIA] Rabbit Island Long-term field trial. Built from our 20 year-long data and newly collected
data at the end of rotation age from biosolids-applied pine plantations at Rabbit Island,
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we have been investigating the beneficial reuse and sustainability of biosolid land
application in forests through assessing the environmental, ecological and economic
impacts. This year our research has been focussed on the residual effects of biosolids-
derived nutrients and contaminants on tree nutrition and growth, wood quality, and the
soil and groundwater quality. This information is required to develop decision support
tools for assisting Tasman District Council to monitor and manage land application of
biosolids in a way that minimises the risks and maximise the benefits. Our research will
facilitate the implementation of sustainable biosolids management practices for
enhancing soil fertility and functions (e.g. carbon sequestration), forest productivity and
ecosystem service, reducing the impact of biosolids application on environmental
quality (soil, surface water and groundwater), and maintaining the ecological,
recreational and cultural values of Rabbit Island. The research findings from this long-
term forest field trial will finally contribute to improving forest economic return and
profitability, environmental and ecological sustainability by ensuring that initiatives to
capitalise on ‘biowastes to land re-use’ can be implemented in an informed and
sustainable way throughout New Zealand.
Transformation changes. This year the Social and Cultural team has identified
opportunities, critical success factors, conditions, and obstacles (and ways to overcome)
in building a trans-disciplinary approach to emerging contaminants. Using
developmental evaluation design methodology they conducted in-depth interviews with
biophysical scientists, key national stakeholders and key case study stakeholders to
determine appropriate trans-disciplinary approaches to emerging contaminants.
Findings were shared with end-users in a presentation at the NZ Land Treatment
Collective conference and with research colleagues in a video presentation. A critical
review of behaviour change and positioning of the programme and ‘Up the Pipe’ project
in education, science communication/engagement led to both a presentation at the
19th Biennial Australian Association for Environmental Education Conference in
Adelaide and a draft paper. A study the preferences of people towards choosing
household products with a focus on pump soaps was developed and an online survey
implemented based on two focus groups, a literature review and discussion with
colleagues and choice experimental design theory.
The Social and Cultural Team also have commenced dialogue with
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section 9(2)(a) of the OIA] to create an opportunity at Te Pā School in
Ōtautahi/Christchurch. A leader in advancing Māori educational research,
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under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA] is an outstanding contributor to both indigenous
education and psychology. The Social and cultural team are exploring a number of goals
where our science can link with pedagogy and curriculum at Te Pā school. The use of
action research in this school setting will cover both practical and participatory elements
that will look at reductions of chemical use and waste production as the practical
element and follow this to a transformational change as the participatory element. CIBR
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will lead the practical and participatory components using a series of goals in the areas
of waste production and reuse, chemical management and awareness, carbon footprint,
energy, biodiversity changes, culture towards a transformational change in the whānau.
[Withheld under section 9(2)(a) of the OIA] will follow education, cultural stories,
community resources and the cultural atlases of mana, tapu, noa, and utu to provide
data to redesign Te Pā as it will move to a purpose built facility in 2019-20. The
outcomes of this trans-disciplinary research will use practical and conceptual (CIBR) and
theoretical (UC) innovations to address social and cultural issues in education.
Science education/outreach CIBR has continued to play a leading role in ESR’s outreach
programme by hosting multiple school visits, providing professional development in the
science space for teachers and supporting career and science fairs.
In conclusion, CIBR actively works in the multi-disciplinary space with multiple research
partners including Universities and the public sector as recommended by key
Government officials and policy (e.g.
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recent external review of ESR’s Food, Water and Biowaste activities strongly supported
the collaborative approach developed by CIBR and the research and the approach that
the programme undertakes were flagged as having potential for revenue growth. Our
challenge this year is to focus on key projects and turn them into commercial revenue so
that the CIBR can become less reliant on Core Funding and self-sustaining in the future.
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Please attach a copy of your final full year financial report with commentary.
CIBR Biowastes budget:
External expenses were on target with a slight overspend of 3 % ($29,988). This was due to local and international travel
being higher than expected due to the set-up of the Lake Waikare manuka trial and two CIBR team members attending a
biosolids conference in Australia
Total labour costs were significantly over budget. This was due to the employment of Maria J Gutierrez-Gines who was
recruited to bring in more money for the manuka work which she has done so (two research projects, MBIE VM and FIF
MfE).
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YTD
YTD
Total
%
Profit and Loss
Mth - 2
Mth - 1
Mth
Plan
Variance
Actual
Plan
Variance
Plan
Used
Commercial Domestic
14,145-
14,145
CRI Capability Fund
135,556-
135,556-
135,556-
134,336-
1,220 1,626,667- 1,626,672-
5- 1,626,672-
100
External Income
135,556-
135,556-
135,556-
134,336-
1,220 1,640,812- 1,626,672-
14,140 1,626,672-
101
Grants/Scholarships
Fringe Benefit Tax
63
77
77-
Training/Conferences
2,032
5,000
2,968
5,000
41
Other Staff Expenses
122
501
500
1-
1,104
2,000
896
2,000
55
Material/Consumables
108
508
1,090
2,000
910
8,781
22,298
13,517
22,298
39
Equipmnt
Maintenance
1,205
1,205-
Equipment Hire
334
334
3,000
3,000
3,000
Sub Contracted Work
87,177
87,337
95,312
87,799
7,513-
1,080,549 1,051,144
29,405-
1,051,144
103
Freight & Courier
13
15
50
35
424
500
76
500
85
Postage
141
141-
811
500
311-
500
162
Tolls/Local/Fax
54
54-
Maintenance IT
140
140-
Network Charges
55
55-
Software
7,000
7,000-
Vehicle Expenses
113
113-
609
609-
Maintenance Building
311
311-
15
Travel Local
1,348
321
1,729
545
1,184-
14,778
5,000
9,778-
5,000
296
Travel Overseas
6,411
3,000
3,411-
3,000
214
Travel Allowances
274
125
100
25-
557
1,000
443
1,000
56
Advertising & PR
1,500
1,500
1,500
External Publication
500
500
500
Donations/Sponsorshi
500
500-
500
500-
Entertainment
69
69-
160
160-
Entertainment Non De
69
69-
178
178-
Information Supply
General Expenses
9-
54
300
246
1,660
3,000
1,340
3,000
55
Printing/Stationery
164
478
253
15
238-
2,022
1,000
1,022-
1,000
202
Bank Charges
4
4-
13
13-
External Expense
88,798
89,107
99,973
91,643
8,330-
1,129,430 1,099,442
29,988-
1,099,442
103
Labour Bands
8,493
23,305
19,958
12,316
7,642-
191,991
150,632
41,359-
150,632
127
Corp O/head Alloc
12,059
22,885
27,924
27,924-
248,335
248,335-
Program O/head Alloc
7,001
16,059
13,695
13,695-
187,609
187,609-
Alloc RC O/h Prog
1,950
545-
559-
559
435
435-
Internal Cost
62
487
487-
6,230
6,230-
Internal Expenses
29,503
61,768
61,505
12,316
49,189-
634,600
150,632
483,967-
150,632
421
Expenditure
118,301
150,875
161,478
103,959
57,519-
1,764,030 1,250,074
513,955-
1,250,074
141
Margin
17,254-
15,319
25,923
30,377-
56,300-
123,218
376,598-
499,816-
376,598-
33-
LABAST LABAST
16
7
7-
104
104-
SCNLDR SCNLDR
40
63
51
36
15-
616
459
157-
459
SCNTST SCNTST
82
173
215
62
153-
1,404
655
749-
655
SNRSCN SNRSCN
34
100
37
110
73
972
1,311
339
1,311
SNRTEC SNRTEC
139
120
120-
267
267-
TECHN TECHN
13
36
36
675
600
75-
600
* Hours
169
491
428
244
184-
4,036
3,025
1,011-
3,025
% Margin
13
11-
19-
23
42-
8-
23
31-
23
16
%Mgn ex
Subcontracts
216
149
172
254
82-
171
248
77-
248
% Consumables to
Rev
0
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Band Multiplier
3
0
0-
3
4-
0
4
3-
4
Annual Rev per FTE
1,352
464
532
925
393-
683
903
220-
903
17
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