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INDUSTRY NEWS

Competition structure and rules Judges
Eligibility The judging panel will include indigenous plant experts and be
• The competition is open to third year and post graduate students drawn from:
in landscape architecture, architecture and landscape technology o Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa (ILASA)
enrolled in South African institutions. o Rand Water’s water wise team
• Individuals or teams of up to three members may enter. o South African Green Industries Council (SAGIC)
o South African Landscapers’ Institute (SALI)
Submission format o South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
o Two A1 posters supplied in PDF format
o Visual content (plans, diagrams and illustrations) and concise Support for participants
supporting text. The following live Q and A session will be held to answer
o A 250-word project description or abstract summarising the design participant queries:
concept. o Date: Tuesday 4 March 2025
o Minimum font size: 12. o Time: 13h00 – 14h00
o Platform: Google Meet (Join Here)
Submission process https://meet.google.com/est-mxsj-krz
o Submit your entries via upload to the SAGIC website ILASA o A recording of this session will be uploaded to the SAGIC
Competition page. YouTube channel for later viewing.
Intellectual property Why enter?
o Rand Water would potentially like to use winning designs - and • Gain national recognition for your talent and creativity.
selected components from any of the other entries - in educational • Showcase your design skills to industry professionals.
and promotional materials, with recognition given to students • Contribute to sustainable landscaping and water conservation
involved. efforts in South Africa.
• Opportunity to see your design implemented at renowned
Key dates locations.
• Registration deadline: 28 February 2025
• Submission deadline: 15 May 2025 Prizes
• Awards ceremony: 5 June 2025 For each of the two project sites:
• 1st Prize: R20,000
Available online resources • 2nd Prize: R10,000
To support your participation, site resources are available in a Google • 3rd Prize: R5,000
Drive for both sites: Rand Water will sponsor a single prize winner (the team leader)
from each of the two project competitions to attend the SAGIC
Site documentation Convention to receive their prizes at the prestigious SAGIC
o Maps, surveys, and digital base files. Convention Gala Dinner, hosted at the Champagne Sports Resort,
o Site plans: CAD files (where available) and hand-drawn surveys for Cathkin Peak, Drakensberg, on 5 June 2025.
reference. Note: The Walter Sisulu site is well-documented, while Winning designs will also be considered for implementation,
the Pretoria Zoo site may require creative adaptation due to limited subject to further refinement.
base plans. The organisers are working on obtaining CAD base
plans of the Pretoria Zoo site. Additional notes
o Videos offering virtual tours and commentary from competition • Ensure that your designs adhere to the submission format and
organisers (available on the SAGIC YouTube channel). meet the specified level of detail.
• This is a student competition aimed at fostering water wise
Judging criteria innovation and education.
Submissions will be evaluated on: • Submissions should demonstrate a thorough understanding of
1. Water-wise principles: Innovative and effective integration of landscape design principles using indigenous flora.
water-saving strategies.
2. Feasibility: Practicality and alignment with the given budget and Contact us
site conditions. If you have any questions or need further assistance contact
3. Creativity: Unique and inspiring design concepts. Kay Montgomery
4. Technical detail: Quality of scaled plans, planting palettes and Project leader of the SAGIC Water Wise Educational Project
material specifications. Email: kay@wordlink.co.za
5. Clarity: Coherence and presentation of the A1 posters and WhatsApp: 082 659 0939
project description.

Good luck!
We can’t wait to see your creativity
in action and look forward to seeing
your water-wise solutions that
contribute to a more sustainable
future.

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