Media Release | 24 August 2023
The NSW Government has announced plans to redevelop an existing site in Dubbo into a new multimillion dollar workplace hub.
In order to deliver the project on-time and in budget, the NSW Government will work towards plans to upcycle the existing government-owned building to provide a modern workplace hub.
Subject to local council approval, the multi-agency hub on Carrington Avenue will deliver up to $209 million of economic benefits and 440 jobs to the region during the life of the project.
The revitalised building aims to be environmentally sustainable, with targets set to meet or exceed 5.5 Star NABERS Energy, 4 Star NABERS Water and 5.0 star Greenstar ratings.
Work on the redeveloped hub is expected to be completed in 2026, with plans to house hundreds of employees from six government agencies. For more information, visit here.
Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said:
“We are seeking to redevelop the current workplace building, which will ensure this space brings a high-quality modern workplace for our regional public servants while we fulfil our budget obligations.
“Regionally-based public servants are critical to ensuring quality government services for people who live in the bush, and this workplace is an excellent investment to ensure regional communities are well-served.
“There is also a great opportunity to consolidate existing lease arrangements, which will reduce surplus office space while enabling better collaboration between government agencies in our regions.”
Minister for Regional NSW and Western NSW Tara Moriarty said:
“The Dubbo Regional Local Government Area will grow by almost 10,000 people by 2041, according to the most recent Population Projection figures.
“The future redevelopment of this hub will provide increased incentive for people to move to the region, with office facilities equal to what is available in our cities.
“The Government is making strong investments in Dubbo, including $9.23 million for the construction of the River Street West Collector Road, where three new roundabouts and a Newell Highway intersection will be built to enable the future delivery of 6,000 new homes for the city. This is being delivered as part of Stage 3 of the Accelerated Infrastructure Fund (AIF) program.”