Building an environmentally friendly administration centre was one of the reasons Camden Council picked up an award in the local sustainability category at the 2016 Local Government Excellence in the Environment Awards.
Council won the award in Division C based on population size, for works to deliver the Sustainable Camden initiative in the 2015/16 financial year.
“This prestigious award highlights Camden Council’s ongoing commitment to local sustainability by managing and protecting the environment through various programs and initiatives,” said Mayor Lara Symkowiak.
She commended council for being at the forefront of best environmental practice.
“The Sustainable Camden initiative delivered services and infrastructure to the local community in line with council’s vision for the future, including environmental education initiatives and natural resource management projects,’’ Cr Symkowiak said.
“It also delivered an efficient and effective waste service.
“Council worked to deliver services and infrastructure to its community in line with its vision for the future, outlined in Council’s 2040 plan.
“Council demonstrated its environmental leadership in constructing a new central administration building which incorporates a number of sustainability initiatives.
“The new building includes green walls to reduce carbon emissions, double-glazing to improve acoustics and temperature control, installation of 380 solar panels, and ensuring up to 80 percent of construction waste was recycled,” Cr Symkowiak said.
The awards presentation ceremony was held at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf, Sydney.
