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Gold Coast and District
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Gold Coast water tank inspections
Beginning 27th April 2009, a six month program of door-to-door inspections of homes the Gold Coast City Council knows to have tanks will commence, "to help keep owners up to date on how to maintain their tank systems to protect their own health and safety." A public education campaign on the topic will also be conducted during this time. More at the GCCC website here: 'Checkup' program to help keep rainwater tanks healthy. (April 2009)
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ROSS EVANS GARDEN CENTRE
300 Oxley Drive,
Runaway Bay, Qld 4216
Ph: (07) 5537 2244
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Ross Evans Garden Centre is Queensland's 2005 extra large Garden Centre of the Year. Specialties include the Gold Coast's largest collection of succulents and cacti, topiaries, fruit trees, tropical plants, natives, exotic palms, camellias, a huge pot yard, one of the largest displays of water features in Queensland, gift lines, floral artistry and landscape design.
Ross Evans Garden Centre recently opened the licensed Watergarden Restaurant. Set amongst tropical greenery and featuring a large, infinity-edge water feature, Watergarden serves fresh, modern Australian cuisine, is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, and also hosts beautiful wedding receptions.
Ross Evans Garden Centre is accredited under the Australian Garden Centre Accreditation Scheme.
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BONSAI WORLD
28 Tyalgum Street,
Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213
Ph: (07) 5530 5425
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We stock a huge range of bonsai for sale from starter plants to mature bonsai, plus a full range of supplies and accessories including tools, pots, ornaments, rocks, books and larger ornaments suitable for a Japanese or Chinese landscape.
Bonsai classes from beginner to advanced are available at the nursery. Also repotting, rootpruning, shaping and trimming services for your existing bonsai.
A visit to Bonsai World is a great day out, but we can also take orders by phone. For more information, visit the Bonsai World WEBSITE
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If you operate a nursery, garden centre, landscape supply yard, turf farm or other garden-related business located in the western suburbs of Brisbane (or servicing that region), why not advertise? Advertising information.
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Gold Coast grows
Sand from dredging two navigation channels in the Broadwater will be used to expand Southport Broadwater Parklands in two areas. Part of the new space is destined to include a 1.2 hectare mangrove habitat and visitor interpretation pathway. Another area is to be planted with dune vegetation, lawn and Casuarinas for shade. It will have access to the beach and space for events. Read more atthe Gold Coast City Council website:
Dredged sand to expand Broadwater Parklands at two locations
(February 2009)
Boost for native bees
Gold Coast City Council wants to make developers responsible for hiring native bee spotters and catchers before bushland is cleared. Hives will be relocated to conservation areas. The survival of these pollinators may be particularly important if Varroa Mite or other pests or diseases of exotic honey bees reach Australia. More information at their website:
City's sweetener for Aussie bees could be a bonus for the bush (July 2008)
Natural aquifer may store recycled water
The Gold Coast City Council are looking at an an underground aquifer at Norwell as a method of storing recycled water. During periods of low consumption, excess recycled water could be injected into the aquifer. In times of high demand, the water could be recovered via bores for re-use in the Pimpama-Coomera area. More at the council website: New aquifer protects future water needs
Gold Coast water feature off-limits
The Gold Coast City Council is advising that there will be no public access to the Hinze Dam construction area until the Stage 3 upgrade project is completed (late 2010). There were traffic problems on Advancetown Road recently when visitors attempting to view the overflowing dam were blocked by security gates. Sightseers cause traffic jams near Hinze Dam (February 2008)
More shade trees for Gold Coast
Unhappy with the amount of shade in the city, the Gold Coast City Council has reviewed its free plant scheme. Free shrubs and groundcovers are to be eliminated, but shade trees will continue to be offered. The planned Residential Tree Scheme and Street Tree Scheme are part of the Council's strategy to create Australia's "most attractive and shaded city". More information at the Council's website here: Free Tree Scheme to Green the City
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Gecko Gold Coast & Hinterland Environment Council Assoc Inc.
www.SaveOurSpit.com News and views on the proposed cruise ship terminal on the Gold Coast, and related issues
Garden clubs, environmental groups and other non-profit groups with an interest in plants or gardening: if you have a website, please send in your link! Commercial sites are invited to advertise.
Suburbs or districts covered by this page include: Ormeau, Pimpama, Kinsholme, Willow Vale, Upper Coonera, Coomera, Helensvale, Hope Island, Oxenford, Coombabah, Hollywell, Runaway Bay, Ernest, Gavin, Biggera Waters, Labrador, Southport, Ashmore, Nerang, Advancetown, Gilston, Worongary, Carrara, Merrimac, Benowa, Bundall, Mudgeeraba, Robina, Stephens, Reedy Creek, Bonogin, Burleigh, Elanora, Currumbin Waters, Tugun, Coolangatta.
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