BY OLIVIA GOELDNER
Construction has been completed on a new Government workplace hub on High Street in Maitland.
The $13.8 million dollar development is set to accommodate up to 650 regional workers, as well as other government employees visiting the Hunter.
Employees from the Department of Regional NSW, Department of Customer Service and Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will all be re-located to the new building.
Maitland MP and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison says it will benefit the local community.
"This is a great investment into Maitland and the community around us.
"It's really an incredible opportunity for our local workforce and will hopefully encourage more people to join our State government in our purpose."
The combination of the three agencies under one roof is set to cut costs, promote collaboration and improve the delivery of services to local communities.
Officials say the development is a step toward bridging the gap between urban and rural employment, helping decentralise opportunities and spread economic success beyond the metropolitan areas.
