Recognised in industry awards
A Hardys Bay building company has been recognized for the quality of its construction of Pretty Beach Preschool.
It was named as a finalist in the MBA Excellence in Building Awards held at West Leagues in Newcastle on Friday, September 19,
Eastcoast Constructions Pty Ltd is owned and operated by Mr Alan Orchard who has been a local builder and resident of Hardys Bay for over 26 years.
Pretty Beach Preschool was a finalist in the category of Commercial Under $1 million for Extensions and Renovations.
The theme created by architect Mr Milos Obradovic was to recreate the forest in the children's book Where the Wild Things Are.
To construct the building and keep with the theme, Mr Orchard was required to maintain some of the existing building, use recycled timber from the part-demolition and use logs inside the building.
Mr Orchard has been involved in a number of community projects including Avoca Primary School and Mardi Community Centre as well as many new residential homes, villas, extensions and renovations.
"The competition was extensive and varied and ultimately won by a private hospital," said Mr Orchard's wife Ms Linda Emery.
"It was an honour to take part in the event.
"To be a finalist was a huge achievement and very rewarding as Alan sees the building on a daily basis in the local area where he lives and works and his nine-year-old daughter attends the adjoining primary school," she said.
Online Submission, 19 Sep 2011
Linda Emery, Hardys Bay