Published Thursday, 03 July, 2008 at 03:16 PM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
Gold Coast finalist in Queensland’s top environment awards
A partnership to rehabilitate the upper reaches of the Pimpama River on the Gold Coast is in the running for one of the Queensland’s top environmental awards.
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Andrew McNamara today announced that Boral was a finalist in the 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards.
“One of Australia’s largest building and construction materials suppliers, Boral has partnered with the Northeast Albert Landcare and Catchment Management Group to rehabilitate the Pimpama River,” Mr McNamara said.
“In addition to planting over 4,000 trees, the partnership has created the Boral Environmental Reserve, an area of approximately three hectares set aside by Boral community recreational use.”
Mr McNamara said the finalists had been selected from more than 100 innovative entries from small business to large multi-million dollar companies, showcasing Queensland's diverse range of ‘sustainability champions’.
“We have visionary companies right here in Queensland that are committed to developing innovative products and practices that reduce consumption of fossil fuels water, waste and greenhouse gas emissions,” Mr McNamara said.
“The Queensland Government, through the 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards, now in their third year, is committed to helping Queensland business and industry develop Smart State technologies that reduce environmental impacts.
“The record number of nominations this year highlights outstanding work of businesses adopting sustainable practices in a competitive market place," Mr McNamara said.
Member for Albert, Margaret Keech congratulated Boral on becoming a finalist in the awards.
“This project also involves ongoing weed management, improvement of Pimpama River water quality, rehabilitation, and ecological biodiversity to maintain the health of the river and to provide a wildlife corridor,” she said.
“The project is a finalist in the Sustainability Partnerships category, sponsored by Conics and Natural Solutions, which is awarded for a sustainability outcome achieved in partnership with either a government and/or community organisation.
“Boral has achieved great environmental outcomes with this project,” she said.
The other finalists in this category include Wide Bay Water’s new eucalyptus tree product ‘Eucoil’ in partnership with local indigenous groups, and Forest Restorations in partnership with Powerlink Queensland for the rehabilitation of Karawatha Forest.
The 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards aim to increase awareness of the advantages of sustainable practices such as reducing energy and water use, reducing waste and minimising greenhouse gas emissions.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday, 31 October 2008.
For more information visit www.epa.qld.gov.au or contact the EPA Sustainable Industries Division on 3225 1999.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 3336 8004
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Andrew McNamara today announced that Boral was a finalist in the 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards.
“One of Australia’s largest building and construction materials suppliers, Boral has partnered with the Northeast Albert Landcare and Catchment Management Group to rehabilitate the Pimpama River,” Mr McNamara said.
“In addition to planting over 4,000 trees, the partnership has created the Boral Environmental Reserve, an area of approximately three hectares set aside by Boral community recreational use.”
Mr McNamara said the finalists had been selected from more than 100 innovative entries from small business to large multi-million dollar companies, showcasing Queensland's diverse range of ‘sustainability champions’.
“We have visionary companies right here in Queensland that are committed to developing innovative products and practices that reduce consumption of fossil fuels water, waste and greenhouse gas emissions,” Mr McNamara said.
“The Queensland Government, through the 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards, now in their third year, is committed to helping Queensland business and industry develop Smart State technologies that reduce environmental impacts.
“The record number of nominations this year highlights outstanding work of businesses adopting sustainable practices in a competitive market place," Mr McNamara said.
Member for Albert, Margaret Keech congratulated Boral on becoming a finalist in the awards.
“This project also involves ongoing weed management, improvement of Pimpama River water quality, rehabilitation, and ecological biodiversity to maintain the health of the river and to provide a wildlife corridor,” she said.
“The project is a finalist in the Sustainability Partnerships category, sponsored by Conics and Natural Solutions, which is awarded for a sustainability outcome achieved in partnership with either a government and/or community organisation.
“Boral has achieved great environmental outcomes with this project,” she said.
The other finalists in this category include Wide Bay Water’s new eucalyptus tree product ‘Eucoil’ in partnership with local indigenous groups, and Forest Restorations in partnership with Powerlink Queensland for the rehabilitation of Karawatha Forest.
The 2008 Environmental Protection Agency Sustainable Industries Awards aim to increase awareness of the advantages of sustainable practices such as reducing energy and water use, reducing waste and minimising greenhouse gas emissions.
Winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Gold Coast Exhibition and Convention Centre on Friday, 31 October 2008.
For more information visit www.epa.qld.gov.au or contact the EPA Sustainable Industries Division on 3225 1999.
Media contact: Peter McCarthy 3336 8004