PREMIER BLIGH OPENS PREP FACILITY AT WATERWISE EATONS HILL
Published Friday, 14 September, 2007 at 11:30 AM
JOINT STATEMENT
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh was at Pine Rivers today to highlight her Government’s focus on education and sustainability at the official opening of one of the Smart State’s largest Prep facilities.
Ms Bligh said the Government’s $1.27 million investment in Eatons Hill State School meant 90 new Prep students this year were learning about the importance of sustainability.
“Eatons Hill has made a significant commitment to sustainability and through its innovative approach is teaching young Queenslanders about the importance of saving energy and water,” Ms Bligh said.
“The school boasts solar power generation, the use of energy saving devices, recycling materials, harvesting water and a local bio-diversity project, and today introduces a new underground recycled water irrigation system.
“These projects are great examples of how Queensland schools can make a difference, not just on school grounds, but by sending students home with practical skills on sustainable living.
Ms Bligh said it had been a landmark year for education in Queensland.
“Prep will have a significant impact on the future of Queensland and will give young Queenslanders the best possible start to their schooling,” Ms Bligh said.
“Some 1300 Smart State schools have welcomed Prep students this year, with Eatons Hill intake of 90 students the largest in the Brisbane North District.
“Eatons Hill State School has been leading the way in its response to the challenges of managing and preserving our precious natural resources and I congratulate them on their innovation and commitment,” she said.
Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said the recycled water project represented a significant investment of time, skills and funds and a collaborative partnership between the school and all levels of government.
“The Queensland Government provided $70,000 to the project, Pine Rivers Shire Council committed $350,000 and a Commonwealth Water Grant contributed $50,000,” Mr Welford said.
“It has already saved water and enabled the school to preserve grassed and landscaped areas during the drought.
“Recycled water from the nearby Brendale Treatment Plant is supplied underground to the school oval and also used on playing areas and landscaped areas.
“Around 40,000 litres is used each night, which would otherwise have been released into the South Pine River.”
Media contact: 3224 4500 (Premier’s office) or Marnie Stitz (Minister's Office) 3237 1000
Friday, 14 September 2007
Ms Bligh said the Government’s $1.27 million investment in Eatons Hill State School meant 90 new Prep students this year were learning about the importance of sustainability.
“Eatons Hill has made a significant commitment to sustainability and through its innovative approach is teaching young Queenslanders about the importance of saving energy and water,” Ms Bligh said.
“The school boasts solar power generation, the use of energy saving devices, recycling materials, harvesting water and a local bio-diversity project, and today introduces a new underground recycled water irrigation system.
“These projects are great examples of how Queensland schools can make a difference, not just on school grounds, but by sending students home with practical skills on sustainable living.
Ms Bligh said it had been a landmark year for education in Queensland.
“Prep will have a significant impact on the future of Queensland and will give young Queenslanders the best possible start to their schooling,” Ms Bligh said.
“Some 1300 Smart State schools have welcomed Prep students this year, with Eatons Hill intake of 90 students the largest in the Brisbane North District.
“Eatons Hill State School has been leading the way in its response to the challenges of managing and preserving our precious natural resources and I congratulate them on their innovation and commitment,” she said.
Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said the recycled water project represented a significant investment of time, skills and funds and a collaborative partnership between the school and all levels of government.
“The Queensland Government provided $70,000 to the project, Pine Rivers Shire Council committed $350,000 and a Commonwealth Water Grant contributed $50,000,” Mr Welford said.
“It has already saved water and enabled the school to preserve grassed and landscaped areas during the drought.
“Recycled water from the nearby Brendale Treatment Plant is supplied underground to the school oval and also used on playing areas and landscaped areas.
“Around 40,000 litres is used each night, which would otherwise have been released into the South Pine River.”
Media contact: 3224 4500 (Premier’s office) or Marnie Stitz (Minister's Office) 3237 1000
Friday, 14 September 2007