Housing Estates Competition

Competition Results

Background Information

In 2009 a team of judges will select a 1st, 2nd & 3rd overall winners in the County.  There will also be various judges awards for different Housing Estates in county Meath.  

Judging Criteria 2009

For added variety this year we have a new set of judging criteria.
1.  Overall Impression 20 marks

• Overall plan for the area, exploring themes of wildlife areas, play areas, productive areas, eg. growth of willows, vegetables, fruit etc
• Cleanliness of the area
• Interpretation and integration with local surroundings
• Appearance of green areas, Spaces and gardens/waterside areas

2.   Permanent Planting and Floral Enhancement 30 marks

• Annual planting programme for all four seasons
• Diversity and variety of permanent and yearly planting including trees, plants and shrubs
• Co-ordination of colours in harmonization with local built environment/waterside environment
• Presentation of variable planting such as baskets, planters and Boxes
• Influence and impact of the planting colours used and use of features

3.   Effort and Involvement 30marks

• Effort/Actions of Residents Assoc in the estate
• Co-operative efforts of all the residents, adults & children alike
• Input made by private individuals eg. stunning garden display

4.   Environmental Management 20 marks

• Environmental Management - waste, water & energy
• Reduction of chemical products
• Management of water features if any 
• Green Waste recovery
• Recycling facilities
  

Training Workshops

A practical workshop with tutors in College of Horticulture Warrenstown will take place in May on how to design, plant & manage your housing estate.

Judging:

Judging of the housing estates will take place from Monday 20th to Friday 31st July (not in August)

Prizes:

1st Prize: €500 + Trophy
2nd Prize:€250
3rd Prize:€100

Awards Ceremony

The awards ceremony will take place in October 2009. 

Application Form:

Below please click on link to Housing Estates Application Form for 2009, complete & return to: Bernadine Carry or Avril Young, Pride of Place Initiatives, Ashbourne Civic Offices, Meath County Council, 1-2 Killegland Square Upper, Killegland Street, Ashbourne, Co Meath

Tel: 01 8358030. Email: bcarry@meathcoco.ie Or ayoung@meathcoco.ie

Housing Estates Application Form 2009 pdf, 1,124kb