WA Events & News
MEDIA STATEMENT FOR WORLD WATER DAY 2022
Waterwise messaging to be the spotlight for World Water Day 2022
• Water Corporation's survey shows only 38% of people understand rainfall is not Perth's main water source.
• Perth's two seawater desalination plants account for 45% of drinking water.
• An allocated $1.4 billion for a third desalination plant has been allocated by McGowan Government.
• Action is needed to rebalance Perth and Mandurah's precious groundwater resources.
WATERWISE GARDEN WORKSHOP
Where: Perth Garden & Outdoor Living Festival, Langley Park, Perth
When: Friday, 28th October 2022. 11.00am – 12.30pm in the Waterwise Marquee.
This year’s Perth Garden & Outdoor Living Festival is excited to present a new opportunity for gardeners to brush up on their waterwise gardening skills.
Gardening in Perth can present some challenges, which is why we have called in the experts to show us the most practical ways to adapt to the climate in the garden. In these hands-on live workshops, you will gain an understanding of waterwise lawn care, attractive lawn alternatives, efficient irrigation and how to improve Perth’s soils. Come along to watch live demonstrations and the opportunity to ask an expert.
The exclusive Waterwise Garden Workshop will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the Perth Garden & Outdoor Living Festival.
Waterwise Garden Workshop Program
- How to test that your irrigation system is working efficiently
- Waterwise lawn care
- Attractive lawn alternatives (eg verge gardens, native grasses, ground covers)
- Learn how to improve your soil
- Smart Irrigation Controllers – how can they save you water and money
- Take home some useful Waterwise tips and tricks to help you adapt to climate change in the garden
- Ask an expert?
This workshop will also include a hands-on demonstration which will show you how to:
- Check your irrigation system is working correctly to water all your plants correctly
- How to easily check for leaks
- Selecting the correct sprinkler for the job (plants vs lawn)
- Minimising overspray (losses)
Click HERE to register your attendance.
Where: Perth Garden & Outdoor Living Festival, Langley Park, Perth
When: Saturday, 29th October 2022. 11.00am – 12.30pm in the Waterwise Marquee.
This year’s Perth Garden & Outdoor Living Festival is excited to present a new opportunity for gardeners to brush up on their waterwise gardening skills.
Gardening in Perth can present some challenges, which is why we have called in the experts to show us the most practical ways to adapt to the climate in the garden. In these hands-on live workshops, you will gain an understanding of waterwise lawn care, attractive lawn alternatives, efficient irrigation and how to improve Perth’s soils. Come along to watch live demonstrations and the opportunity to ask an expert.
The exclusive Waterwise Garden Workshop will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the Perth Garden & Outdoor Living Festival.
Waterwise Garden Workshop Program
- How to test that your irrigation system is working efficiently
- Waterwise lawn care
- Attractive lawn alternatives (eg verge gardens, native grasses, ground covers)
- Learn how to improve your soil
- Smart Irrigation Controllers – how can they save you water and money
- Take home some useful Waterwise tips and tricks to help you adapt to climate change in the garden
- Ask an expert?
This workshop will also include a hands-on demonstration which will show you how to:
- Check your irrigation system is working correctly to water all your plants correctly
- How to easily check for leaks
- Selecting the correct sprinkler for the job (plants vs lawn)
- Minimising overspray (losses)
Click HERE to register your attendance.
Where: Perth Garden & Outdoor Living Festival, Langley Park, Perth
When: Sunday, 30th October 2022. 11.00 am – 12.30 pm in the Waterwise Marquee.
This year’s Perth Garden & Outdoor Living Festival is excited to present a new opportunity for gardeners to brush up on their waterwise gardening skills.
Gardening in Perth can present some challenges, which is why we have called in the experts to show us the most practical ways to adapt to the climate in the garden. In these hands-on live workshops, you will gain an understanding of waterwise lawn care, attractive lawn alternatives, efficient irrigation and how to improve Perth’s soils. Come along to watch live demonstrations and the opportunity to ask an expert.
The exclusive Waterwise Garden Workshop will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the Perth Garden & Outdoor Living Festival.
Waterwise Garden Workshop Program
- How to test that your irrigation system is working efficiently
- Waterwise lawn care
- Attractive lawn alternatives (eg verge gardens, native grasses, ground covers)
- Learn how to improve your soil
- Smart Irrigation Controllers – how can they save you water and money
- Take home some useful Waterwise tips and tricks to help you adapt to climate change in the garden
- Ask an expert?
This workshop will also include a hands-on demonstration which will show you how to:
- Check your irrigation system is working correctly to water all your plants correctly
- How to easily check for leaks
- Selecting the correct sprinkler for the job (plants vs lawn)
- Minimising overspray (losses)