Media alert: 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION - Wujal Wujal
Published Monday, 29 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 Tuesday 30 October 2007
2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION
Department of Housing tenants from Wujal Wujal 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 winners were selected from the 23 entries received from tenants in the area. More than 1,141 entries were received for the awards state-wide.
“This is the first year Wujal Wujal has participated in the Garden Awards, and I am thrilled with the enthusiasm shown by the community,” 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.
“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: Tuesday 30 October 2007
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Under the mango tree, Hartwig Street, Wujal Wujal
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832
NOTE FOR NEWS DIARY FOR Tuesday 30 October 2007
2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION
Department of Housing tenants from Wujal Wujal 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 winners were selected from the 23 entries received from tenants in the area. More than 1,141 entries were received for the awards state-wide.
“This is the first year Wujal Wujal has participated in the Garden Awards, and I am thrilled with the enthusiasm shown by the community,” 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.
“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: Tuesday 30 October 2007
Time: 3.30pm
Venue: Under the mango tree, Hartwig Street, Wujal Wujal
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832