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| Building opened: 12 December 2008 Total Project Cost: $46 million Net Lettable Area: 8,250 m2 Total Staff accommodated: 450 Number of Storeys: 8 |
The NSW Government Office, Penrith is the headquarters for the Sydney Catchment Authority as well as providing offices for a number of other government agencies. The building includes a number of environmentally sustainable design initiatives including:
- Solar roof panels generating up to 10 kilowatts of electricity equivalent to powering up to four homes or lighting one building floor
- Individually controlled louvers to provide effective sun shading and reduce heat load.
- A 'green roof' with 50% dedicated to landscaping and rooftop access.
The building has been designed to achieve a 4.5 star NABERS Energy and Water rating, and includes a number of other initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption, including:
- High efficiency water fittings
- Rainwater storage for non-potable uses such as irrigation and wash down.
- Intelligent building control and plant monitoring systems
- Energy efficient light fittings
- State of the art, energy efficient air conditioning system
The NSW Government Office, Penrith won the Penrith City Council's 2009 Excellence in Design Award.
