Drysdale Library, Geelong builder win at MBV awards

THE Boronggook Drysdale Library and a Geelong builder’s home in Ballarat have recived the top gongs at this year’s Master Builders Victoria (MBV) Regional Building Awards for the Western Region.

Nicholson Construction from Ballarat was named Regional Commercial Builder for the Boronggook Drysdale Library, which is a high-quality community building, featuring high performance environmental and sustainable design and is part of the City of Geelong’s UNESCO design city accreditation program.

Geelong’s Aphi Projects took out the title of Regional Residential Builder of the Year as well as Best Renovation/Addition for a beautifully crafted lakeside home that presented significant challenges to fulfill the high-quality levels of insulation and drainage that needed to be incorporated.

The two top awards were among 25 awards for display homes, custom homes, commercial buildings, and renovations announced at a gala dinner last month at the RACV Torquay Resort in front of 265 guests.

MBV chief executive officer Michaela Lihou congratulated the major winners on their outstanding successes, saying they showcased the very best of the Victorian building industry.

“It is always exciting to celebrate the talented and passionate results that our members continue to deliver for their clients, even during these challenging times,” she said.

“Our warmest congratulations to all our winners and finalists, especially to the teams from Aphi Projects and Nicholson Construction.”

Aphi Projects will complete on behalf of the Western Region at this year’s MBV Excellence in Housing Awards, being held at Palladium Crown on October 11.

Nicholson Construction will similarly compete at the MBV Excellence in Construction Awards, also being held at Palladium Crown, on August 9.

For more information, head to mbav.com.au/2024-master-builders-victoria-regional-building-awards-western