THE new learning and resource centre at Wallisdown Arts Institute has won the prestigious Poole Pride of Place Award 2000.
The Mayor of Poole, Cllr Mrs Joyce Jones, presented the prize, a triangular Poole Pottery plaque to the principal, Stuart Bartholomew, for the owners, AIB Library Ltd, part of the Institute.
Commendations went to Poole Old Town First School for its colourful, outdoor, safe play area and a Sustainability Award to Poole Energy Advice Centre in Ashley Road.
The annual awards are given in recognition of development schemes or landscaping that make the greatest contribution to the quality and appearance of Poole and can be appreciated by the public.
"There were 11 interesting and varied Pride of Place projects that we had to examine this year and four entries for the Sustainability Award, but we were unanimous that the library at the Arts Institute was a worthy winner," said the Mayor.
Cllr Leslie Legg, chairman of the planning committee said: "Not only was it an elegant and pleasing shape on the outside but the interior atmosphere was wonderfully tranquil and scholarly. It made me want to go back."
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