WATER-WISE TENANTS IN GOONDIWINDI RECOGNISED
Published Monday, 22 October, 2007 at 08:00 AM
Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology
The Honourable Robert Schwarten
Department of Housing tenants from Goondiwindi who use water-efficient techniques to keep their gardens thriving throughout the challenging dry conditions were recognised today as part of the department’s 2007 Water-Wise Garden Awards, presented at the Delacey Street Complex.
Housing Minister Robert Schwarten said the awards are a great way to reward the gardening and water-saving efforts of proud tenants from across the area.
“While not all parts of the State are suffering from drought, the theme of this year’s awards recognised that water is a precious resource for all Queenslanders,” Mr Schwarten said.
“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.
“The winners were selected from the more than 56 quality gardens entered this year by tenants in South West Queensland.”
A total of 1,140 entries were received State-wide.
“The sheer number and quality of this year’s entries presented a great but very enjoyable challenge to the judges in deciding the winners,” Mr Schwarten said.
“As well as water efficiency, the judges looked for gardens that reflected pride in a home or neighbourhood. A number of highly commended and special awards were also handed out.”
All entrants in the awards will receive a certificate, a photo of their garden and a plant or voucher for garden products.
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832
Housing Minister Robert Schwarten said the awards are a great way to reward the gardening and water-saving efforts of proud tenants from across the area.
“While not all parts of the State are suffering from drought, the theme of this year’s awards recognised that water is a precious resource for all Queenslanders,” Mr Schwarten said.
“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.
“The winners were selected from the more than 56 quality gardens entered this year by tenants in South West Queensland.”
A total of 1,140 entries were received State-wide.
“The sheer number and quality of this year’s entries presented a great but very enjoyable challenge to the judges in deciding the winners,” Mr Schwarten said.
“As well as water efficiency, the judges looked for gardens that reflected pride in a home or neighbourhood. A number of highly commended and special awards were also handed out.”
All entrants in the awards will receive a certificate, a photo of their garden and a plant or voucher for garden products.
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832