MEDIA ALERT - 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION
Published Friday, 12 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 Monday 15 October 2007
2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION
Department of Housing tenants from across North Queensland who use water-efficient techniques to keep their gardens thriving will be recognised on Monday as part of the department’s 2007 Water-Wise Garden Awards.
Housing Minister Robert Schwarten said the winners were selected from the more than 62 entries received from tenants in the area. More than 1,118 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 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: Monday 15 October 2007
Time: 10am
Venue: RSL League Club
134 Charters Road
Hermit Park
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832
NOTE FOR NEWS DIARY FOR Monday 15 October 2007
2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION
Department of Housing tenants from across North Queensland who use water-efficient techniques to keep their gardens thriving will be recognised on Monday as part of the department’s 2007 Water-Wise Garden Awards.
Housing Minister Robert Schwarten said the winners were selected from the more than 62 entries received from tenants in the area. More than 1,118 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 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: Monday 15 October 2007
Time: 10am
Venue: RSL League Club
134 Charters Road
Hermit Park
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832