Nathan Chandler from Priority Plumbing, South East Water stakeholder engagement adviser Anita McKenzie, Ken Grigg from Priority Plumbing, and Catherine Gayed and Charmaine White from The Lighthouse Foundation inspect the new garden.
Charmaine White and Catherine Gayed from The Lighthouse Foundation, which used a South East Water community grant to create a therapeutic and sustainable garden at its home for young people experiencing vulnerability in Frankston.
The Lighthouse Foundation has created a therapeutic and sustainable garden at its home for vulnerable young people in Frankston.
With the help of a South East Water community grant, the vegetable and herb garden has blossomed into an outdoor sanctuary where young residents can learn new skills, connect and engage through nature-based activities, and gain a sense of accomplishment. The grant was also used to buy a 2500-litre rainwater tank to keep the garden green all year, with free installation by Priority Plumbing.
The Lighthouse Foundation grant manager Geraldine Taylor said the project provided valuable support for the physical and mental wellbeing of residents at the home. “We’ve been able to convert what was an empty space into a welcome environment for leisure, therapeutic care, education and connection-building between the community and the vulnerable youth living in the home,” Ms Taylor said. “We are very grateful to South East Water and Priority Plumbing.”
South East Water strategy and stakeholder general manager Karen Lau said the project would make a positive difference to the community and the environment. “Using rainwater tanks in gardens is a sustainable initiative that protects our precious drinking water supplies,” Ms Lau said. “We also extend our thanks to The Lighthouse Foundation for involving us in such a rewarding project.”
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