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Monmouthshire County Council has opened a new office, named as County Hall in Usk, UK which is designed by Willmott Dixon to provide the council with up-to-date facilities which are both practical and energy-efficient.

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Located adjacent to Coleg Gwent’s Rhadyr campus in Usk, the new office features 2,500 square metres of space spread over two-storeys. The multi-use facility features conference and meeting rooms, a debating chamber with tiered seating, and open-plan offices with 88 work stations for employees.

In addition to that the new office also features access facilities for Monmouthshire’s residents to the council’s Development Control, Land Charge and Countryside teams.

Achieving BREEAM 'Very Good' rating, the facility has incorporated various sustainable features like photovoltaic panelling, energy-efficient biomass boiler and daylight sensors to control lighting and reduce light energy wastage. It also includes rainwater harvesting capabilities and is predominantly naturally ventilated to provide more organic air supply.