Six ACT developments vie for national property awardsFrom retirement living developments to office blocks, and from boutique hotels to entire master planned communities, six ACT developments have been named national finalists in the 2014 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards.The Awards celebrate innovation and leading practice within Australia’s property development and investment industries.”The diversity of the projects up for awards this year is impressive, and reflects our local industry’s commitment to innovation,” says ACT Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia, Catherine Carter.”Whether it’s the design of a retirement living village for older Canberrans or the plan for a new suburb which will be home to some of our newest residents, these nominations demonstrate how Canberra’s industry is prepared to ‘push the envelope’ to achieve outstanding results,” Ms Carter adds.All ACT finalists are in the running for the industry’s most coveted prize – the Australian Development of the Year award.Managing Director of Rider Levett Bucknall, Mark Chappe, says that a total of 83 finalists across 16 categories will be vying for awards this year.”These awards showcase the Territory’s best new projects – developments which will deliver long lasting social and economic benefits for the people of Canberra,” Mr Chappe adds.”Rider Levett Bucknall has proudly partnered with the Property Council of Australia to present this awards program since its inception in 1982. We look forward to recognising the best developments again in 2014,” Mr Chappe concludes.National award winners will be announced at the 2014 Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Innovation and Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, to be held in Sydney on Saturday, 17 May.For a full list of finalists please visit www.propertyoz.com.au/awardsMedia enquiries:Catherine Carter, ACT Executive Director, 0412 330 079
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