Media alert - 2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION FOR BRISBANE'S BAYSIDE

ATTENTION NEWS EDITORS/CHIEFS OF STAFF/PICTORIAL EDITORS

NOTE FOR NEWS DIARY FOR Thursday 15 November 2007

2007 WATER-WISE GARDEN AWARDS PRESENTATION

Department of Housing tenants from Brisbane's Bayside region who use water-efficient techniques to keep their gardens thriving throughout the challenging dry conditions will be recognised tomorrow 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 62 quality gardens entered this year by tenants in the Bayside region.”

Media are invited to attend this event to be held:
Date: Thursday 15 November 2007
Time: 11.30am
Venue: Capalaba Council Hall Library, Noeleen Street, Capalaba

Media contact: (07) 3237 1832