Brisbane Valley Rail Trail - Community Corrections
Channel: Queensland Corrective Services
Date: 28/10/2019

Offenders on community service orders have reconnected with the community by providing garden maintenance at the Lowood section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, which has won two awards in the 2019 Somerset Regional Council Garden Competition.

The planting and maintenance of thousands of native plants earnt wins in the Best Business/Community Group Garden and Best Native Garden divisions.

Under the supervision of the Ipswich Community Corrections office, offenders were given the opportunity to learn valuable vocational skills from volunteers also helping to maintain the trail, increasing their chances of gaining employment once their orders were completed.

Check out why the trail won two awards this weekend by visiting while it is open to the public. Visit www.brisbanevalleyrailtrail.com.au for more information.