Programs and events

Events

ACTEW Corporation sponsors and participates in many events throughout the year within the wider Canberra community.

Upcoming events

Water Week Family Fun Day

What: Help celebrate this year's National Water Week by joining us for a free fun day at Rosary Primary School. There will be art and craft for the kids, gardening talks, a sausage sizzle and tours of Grassroots - ACTEW's turf and irrigation research project.
When: Saturday 25 October
10am to 2pm
Where: Rosary Primary School
Fleming Street, Watson
Parking off Higinbotham Street
 

Public demonstrations and workshops

What: ACTEW holds public demonstrations and workshops at the Rosary School Oval to help educate the community about the Grass Roots Project findings, as well as how to establish and maintain water efficient turf.
When: Workshops are held on a regular basis. Contact the Water Conservation Office for details.
Where: Grass Roots - the turf and irragation research project, Rosary Primary School
Fleming Street, Watson
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Irrigation Workshops

What: In conjunction with ACTEW, local independent irrigation specialists are holding workshops to assist you in understanding efficient garden irrigation systems and methods. Entry is a gold coin donation. Places are limited so please call 6248 3131 to register your interest.
When: Workshops are held on a regular basis. Contact the Water Conservation Office for details.
Where: CIT School of Horticultural Weston and Xeriscape Gardens, Weston; and Rosary Primary School, Watson.
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Community group presentations

What: ACTEW's staff can visit your community group meeting to give a presentation about the current water situation, water restrictions, water saving methods and other water related issues. For more information or to book a presentation for your community group call the Water Conservation Office