Staff at Monmouthshire County Council have moved into their new office facilities after completion by Willmott Dixon.

Known as County Hall, the new office is adjacent to Coleg Gwent's Rhadyr campus in Usk and offers 2,500 sq metres of space over two-storeys. The multi-use facility also has conference and meeting rooms, a debating chamber with tiered seating and open-plan offices with 88 work stations for employees as well as access facilities for Monmouthshire's residents to the council’s Development Control, Land Charge and Countryside teams.


Throughout the build, Willmott Dixon was sensitive to local wildlife, including nesting birds and four species of bat, and the building achieved BREEAM Very Good thanks to photovoltaic panelling, energy-efficient biomass boiler and daylight sensors to control lighting and reduce light energy wastage. It also has rainwater harvesting capabilities and is predominantly naturally ventilated for a more organic air supply.

Neal Stephens, managing director of Willmott Dixon in Wales, said: "We've been working with Monmouthshire County Council for over 13 years across various projects and we're proud to announce that this latest contract has now been handed over to them on time and on budget. The new offices will provide the council with up-to-date facilities, which are both practical and energy efficient. They have been built with the local environment at the forefront of our minds, with minimal disturbance to local species. They have also been built with the local economy in mind local subcontractors and suppliers."

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