Media alert - 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION GYMPIE

Published Friday, 09 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 12 November 2007

2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION

Department of Housing tenants from the Wide Bay Burnett area 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 in the Wide Bay Burnett region.”

Media are invited to attend this event to be held:
Date: Monday 12 November 2007
Time: 1pm
Venue: Uniting Church Wesley Hall, 14 Channon Street, Gympie

Media contact: Scott Chandler on (07) 3237 1832