MEDIA ALERT - 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION

Published Thursday, 11 October, 2007 at 12:00 PM

Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten

ATTENTION NEWS EDITORS/CHIEFS-OF-STAFF/PICTORIAL EDITORS

NOTE FOR NEWS DIARY FOR FRIDAY OCTOBER 12 2007

2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION

Department of Housing tenants from across Far North Queensland who use water-efficient techniques to keep their gardens thriving will be recognised tomorrow as part of the department’s 2007 Water-Wise Garden Awards.

Housing Minister Robert Schwarten said the award winners were selected from the more than 270 entries received from tenants in the area. More than 1,100 entries were received for the awards state-wide.

“The Garden Awards recognise tenants who show pride in their gardens while reflecting and promoting water-wise principles such as using compost and mulch, and selecting plants that require little water and fertiliser,” Mr Schwarten said.

“While the Far North is not suffering from drought, the theme of this year’s awards recognised that water is a precious resource for all Queenslanders.”


Media are invited to attend this event to be held:
Date: Friday 12 October 2007
Time: 1pm
Venue: Kingsford Lodge, 28c Grove St, Parramatta Park


Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832