Media Alert - 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION (HERVEY BAY)
Published Friday, 02 November, 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, NOVEMBER 5, 2007
2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION
Department of Housing tenants from Wide Bay Burnett region who use water-efficient techniques to keep their gardens thriving throughout the challenging dry conditions will be recognised on Monday as part of the department’s 2007 Water-Wise Garden Awards.
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.
“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.
“The winners were selected from the 53 quality gardens entered this year by tenants.”
Media are invited to attend this event to be held:
Date: Monday 5 November 2007
Time: 11am
Venue: Seniors Community Centre, 22 Hunter Street, Pialba
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832
NOTE FOR NEWS DIARY FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2007
2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION
Department of Housing tenants from Wide Bay Burnett region who use water-efficient techniques to keep their gardens thriving throughout the challenging dry conditions will be recognised on Monday as part of the department’s 2007 Water-Wise Garden Awards.
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.
“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.
“The winners were selected from the 53 quality gardens entered this year by tenants.”
Media are invited to attend this event to be held:
Date: Monday 5 November 2007
Time: 11am
Venue: Seniors Community Centre, 22 Hunter Street, Pialba
Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832