The Baxter family of Mount Isa took out the grand prize of a Karumba Holiday Package in the Lead Alliance's annual Backyard Improvement Program at the presentation ceremony on Monday, November 8.
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The Baxter family is one of a growing number of Mount Isa families who were encouraged to transform their gardens to reduce the risk of lead levels in children and be eligible to win some wonderful prizes.
The Backyard Improvement Program was established by the Lead Alliance to stimulate Mount Isa residents with young families to create lead safe and water wise gardens/ backyards for children and families to enjoy.
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The mission of the families this year was to reduce bare soil areas in their yards and or gardens that are accessible to children.
Officials said they were thrilled to have around 80 entrants this year.
Chair of the Lead Alliance, Robbie Katter praised the efforts of entrants in the Backyard Improvement Program.
"Most of the entries, had bare soil in their front or back yard from the very beginning. It is inspiring to see the changes made possible to the yards at the end of the program," Mr Katter said.
"By participating in the program they are minimising the risk of elevated blood lead levels in children and creating a safe and healthy environment for their family.
"Over the last two years, the Lead Alliance has seen the entrant numbers for the Backyard Improvement Program increase by about 150%" Says Robbie Katter, Lead Alliance Chair
Lead Alliance encourages Mount Isa residents to consider participating in the program in 2022, with the program officially commencing in March, 2022.
The Lead Alliance thanks all the businesses that supported the program this year.
Mount Isa Home and Garden Centre, Bunnings Mount Isa, End of the Road Motel Karumba, Les Wilson Barramundi Discovery Centre Karumba, Queensland Government, Mount Isa City Council and Glencore Queensland Metals.
