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District of Squamish Congratulates Solterra Development Corporation on Winning Three Georgie Awards

Celebrating Excellence in Home Building in Squamish

 

Squamish, BC – The District of Squamish congratulates Solterra Development Corporation on winning three Georgie Awards for Squamish projects at the 2008 Georgie Awards at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver on January 30, 2009. Solterra won the Technical Innovation Award for its work at Rockcliff at Eaglewind, the Sustainability Award for its work at Talon at Eaglewind and Best Public-Private Partnership for Talon at Eaglewind. These awards celebrate excellence in home building and recognize the best and most innovative projects in British Columbia.

 

“We congratulate Solterra Development for their win and for creating a well-rounded vibrant community within downtown Squamish. These prestigious awards recognize the outstanding work by Solterra and raise the bar for future development in Squamish,” said Mayor Greg Gardner. “Solterra’s Sustainability award and Best Public-Private Partnership award are indicative of Solterra’s commitment to the Squamish community,” continued Gardner.

 

Eaglewind (Talon, Rockcliff, Stream, and Summits View) is a 25-acre master-planned community including an 11-acre park that was donated back to the community. The park is open to all residents and offers a playground, tennis courts, a dog park, lawn bowling, flower gardens, plus many paths and trails. A 10,000 square foot Seniors' Centre is set to open in Rockcliff at Eaglewind during spring 2009.

 

The Solterra Group of Companies specializes in building top-quality townhomes and highrise residences. Over the past 15 years, the team at Solterra has been involved with the development of many award-winning multi-residential communities throughout the Lower Mainland and Squamish.

 

The Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC produces an annual Georgie Awards® program that celebrates excellence in home building. Entrants and finalists continue to exemplify the high caliber of expertise and hard work that is associated with CHBA BC member companies. The Georgie Awards® is the culmination of great partnerships, commitment and dedication to the high standards the industry strives to uphold.