The Minns Labor Government will proceed with plans for Dubbo’s new $58.6 million government workplace hub following the approval of the project by Dubbo Regional Council.
Two development applications from Property and Development NSW (PDNSW) have now been approved by the Council to redevelop the existing government office at 37-39 Carrington Avenue and an adjacent government-owned building at 142 Brisbane Street.
As the two buildings sit on separate lots, separate development applications were required to allow for the delivery of the Dubbo Workplace Hub.
The approved redevelopment plans include:
- A new internal fit-out of the Carrington Avenue building and construction of a three-storey extension at the rear of the property to create additional flexible, modern office space. The building will feature a new facade and connect to the Brisbane Street development via a landscape-designed pocket park featuring a yarning circle and a pedestrian walkway.
- Revitalisation of the government-owned building on Brisbane Street will preserve the building’s heritage features and include an internal workplace fit-out, a new accessible lift, a second set of stairs, and a new roof.
Together the two buildings will cover a gross floor area of 4,350 square metres to be occupied by up to 700 public servants drawn from 7 NSW Government agencies.
Redevelopment of the two buildings will support an estimated 440 design and construction jobs and $209 million in economic benefits for Dubbo and the Orana region.
PDNSW is now working towards the selection of a construction partner for the project, with work on the hub expected to start mid-2025 and be completed in 2026.
The hub will take the environmental performance of its office accommodation in Dubbo to a new level, with targets set to meet 5.5 Star NABERS Energy, 3 Star NABERS Water and 4.0 star Greenstar ratings.
For more information, visit the Dubbo workplace hub.
Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said:
“The approval of development applications by Dubbo Regional Council is a fantastic milestone that means the NSW Government can now tender for a construction partner to build its new workplace hub servicing the Orana region in the heart of Dubbo.
“This major project will support jobs and investment for the city and surrounding region and ensure regional staff have access to high-quality office accommodation.”
Minister for Regional NSW & Minister for Western NSW, Tara Moriarty said:
“This milestone demonstrates our Government progresses projects and delivers opportunities in regional towns, with more than 400 jobs coming out of this redevelopment.
“Investing in modern consolidated workplace hubs such as this helps the government retain and attract staff to live and work in regional areas.
Dubbo-based MLC Stephen Lawrence said:
“This is fantastic news, the Dubbo Workplace Hub will allow for more collaboration between NSW Government workers and better connections with the community. It is good to see this project progressing under the Minns Labor Government and it will be a welcome addition to service delivery in the Dubbo region.”