A building that once sparked hatred from residents has won another prestigious public architecture prize.
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The Shellharbour Civic Centre was awarded the NSW Public Architecture category in the NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects awards.
The awards attracted 212 entries and featured 51 awards across 12 categories.
The Civic Centre will now progress to the National Architecture Awards to be announced on November 7.
Shellharbour Mayor Marianne Saliba said the centre was a "world-class, environmentally sustainable and welcoming public meeting place".
"The centre has become the beating heart of our city and this award is yet another excellent result for our community," she said.
"It follows national awards and recognition for Shellharbour City Museum, Shellharbour City Library and the Dunmore Resource Recovery Centre."
The building was designed by DesignInc and Lacoste and Stevenson.
Cabarita Park Conservatory, the Green Square Library and Plaza, the Maitland Riverlink also won awards in this category.