Massive search for model, 23, who was found after going missing from a dance party 'cost a whopping $30,000 and meant police could not respond to other jobs' Kate Delaney from Sydney's North Shore vanished from a party Sunday night She was found by police on Tuesday at a remote property after a frantic search Police pleased at outcome but couldn't respond to other jobs because of search The widespread and extensive search for the model will cost at least $30,000 NSW Police say Ms Delaney did not know she was reported missing by friendsBy Kylie Stevens and Charlie Moore For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:42 BST, 21 May 2019 | Updated: 23:42 BST, 21 May 2019 Viewcomments A massive search for a model who went missing after a dance party in the Hunter Valley cost a whopping $30,000 and meant police could not respond to other jobs, it has been revealed. Kate Delaney, 23, was found at a remote property on Tuesday, almost 36 hours after she vanished from a house dance party in the Howes Valley area without her shoes or phone just before 2am on Monday. Worried friends raised the alarm after Ms Delaney, from Sydney's north shore, failed to arrive home. Sydney model Kate Delaney (pictured) was found on a remote property in the NSW Hunter Valley almost 36 hours she vanished from a dance party Following an extensive search that began at sunrise on Tuesday, the PolAir helicopter located Ms Delaney who was wandering around barefoot and wearing a red sarong 2.5 kilometres from where she was last seen While police are pleased with the outcome, it meant officers were 'weren't able to respond to other jobs', The Daily Telegraph reported. The 20-strong team of local police, SES volunteers, dog squad handlers, trail bike riders, medical staff and PolAir crew involved in the search is estimated to cost at least $30,000. Resources deployed in the widespread search for Ms Delaney (pictured) could have been better used elsewhere, police say 'This was a very expensive operation involving more than 20 police personnel and costing thousands,' Hunter Valley Superintendent Chad Gillies told the publication. 'Our priority is to make sure she is located safe and well. This highlights the risks of why it's important to inform police of events on private properties, so emergency services can get to anyone in need.' Found shivering and a little disorientated just before midday, Ms Delaney was treated for sun exposure and taken to Singleton Hospital, where she was later released. It's understood Ms Delaney was unaware her frantic friends had reported her missing. According to her Facebook account, Ms Delaney went to Loreto Kirribilli private school and UTS Police are exploring the possibility Ms Delaney left the property on her own accord. 'I think some alcohol had been consumed by the group at the campsite but we have yet to confirm exactly what happened,' Superintendent Gillies said. According to her Facebook account, Ms Delaney went to Loreto Kirribilli private school and UTS. She worked as a ski instructor in Canada, Aspen and Thredbo and also dabbled in modelling. It's understood Kate was unaware frantic friends reported her missing after she wandered off into wilderness at a house party early Monday morning Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility