Shire’s new building wins two prestigious awards

Published on Monday, 11 March 2024 at 1:06:58 PM

The Shire of Dardanup’s newly constructed Library, Administration, and Community Building claimed two distinguished awards at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) Awards on Friday night.

The groundbreaking $16.5 million project received the Best Public Works Project Greater than $5 million Award (Regional) and the Excellence in Environment and Sustainability Award.

Shire of Dardanup President Cr Tyrrell Gardiner said these accolades underscore the Shire's unwavering commitment to excellence in community infrastructure and environmental stewardship.

"It is truly an honour to receive these prestigious awards from the IPWEA. This recognition underscores Council’s vision in creating a space that not only serves our residents but also champions sustainability and environmental consciousness,” Cr Gardiner said.

“Congratulations to everyone involved in the creation of the new Library, Administration, and Community Building. It marks the culmination of an 11-year project and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Shire’s community members, businesses and staff.”

Scheduled to become the new heart of municipal operations, the two-storey complex will house the Eaton Library, Council Chambers, Administration Centre, Café, and a state-of-the-art Make-It Space.

Cr Gardiner emphasised the significance of the project which is the fourth all-timber build undertaken by the Shire, reflecting its commitment to Council’s 2050 Vision and Wood Encouragement Policy.

“By incorporating timber into our civic structures, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also leading in sustainable construction practices,” Cr Gardiner said.

“We can’t wait to open this building to the community and believe this is something they can all be proud of and utilise daily, in the heart of Eaton.”

Cr Gardiner said staff would relocate into the new building between Monday, 18 March and Monday, 25 March.

He said members of the community can access the new building from Thursday, 21 March, followed by the reopening of the Eaton Library on Tuesday, 26 March.

Cr Gardiner said the Shire will host a Community Open Day on Saturday, 4 May from 10 am-1 pm, which will include guided tours of the new building, a sausage sizzle, face painting, engaging library activities for children, and dynamic Make-It Space activations.

The new Library, Administration and Community Building was designed by Perth architect Peter Hobbs and constructed by local construction company Perkins Builders.

For further information and updates, please visit the Shire of Dardanup's official website at www.dardanup.wa.gov.au or contact our dedicated Customer Service Team at (08) 9724 000 or via email at records@dardanup.wa.gov.au


 The Shire of Dardanup’s newly constructed Library, Administration, and Community Building (far right) claimed two distinguished awards at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) Awards held on Friday night. Pictured at the awards ceremony are (from left) CEO André Schönfeldt, Shire President Tyrrell Gardiner, Director Special Projects and Community Susan Oosthuizen, Senior Project Officer Belinda Vanvuuren and Councillor Stacey Gillespie.  

Caption: The Shire of Dardanup’s newly constructed Library, Administration, and Community Building claimed two distinguished awards at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) Awards held on Friday night. Pictured at the awards ceremony are (from left) CEO André Schönfeldt, Shire President Tyrrell Gardiner, Director Special Projects and Community Susan Oosthuizen, Senior Project Officer Belinda Vanvuuren and Councillor Stacey Gillespie.

The Shire of Dardanup’s newly constructed Library, Administration, and Community Building (far right) claimed two distinguished awards at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) Awards held on Friday night.

 

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