Shire of Dardanup urges council to vote for new building in 2024 National Awards for Local Government

A South West council is asking for the public’s help as it vies for a national accolade. The Shire of Dardanup has entered its new Eaton library, administration and community building into the 2024 National Awards for Local Government, but needs community support in order to win. It has been entered into the productivity through infrastructure category, which seeks to recognise projects which utilise technological innovations, consider sustainability, liveability and productivity, alongside addressing long-term infrastructure priorities. In its submission for the awards, the Shire of Dardanup said the building addressed the need for an upgraded administration centre while meeting the Shire’s commitment to encourage the use of wood in development. The building consists of a 100 per cent structural timber construction, which is built upon a concrete slab. It was also built to meet a minimum four-star Green Star rating, meaning it is required to a number of requirements including achieving water efficiency, promoting physical activity and have good air and light flows. The National Awards for Local Government seek to highlight projects by councils across the country which are innovating, make a difference and have outcomes which can be replicated in other communities.To vote, visit https://nalg.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/lRKxAkav/vkwGzbpZ?search=ee4f8b94859f083e-138.