Gary Nairn (Eden-Monaro, Liberal Party, Special Minister of State) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969 , it is expedient to carry out the following proposed work which was referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works and on which the committee has duly reported to Parliament: Fit-out of new leased premises for Centrelink at Greenway, ACT.

Centrelink proposes to undertake a fit-out of new leased premises for its National Support Office at Greenway in the Australian Capital Territory.

The proposed fit-out will provide a work environment which integrates flexible workspace design with easily reconfigured ceiling and subfloor services, thereby reducing the cost of organisational and technological change.

Construction of the office complex began in September 2005, and the building is scheduled for delivery in August 2007.

In its report, the Public Works Committee recommended that this work proceed at an estimated cost of $42.79 million.

Subject to parliamentary approval, the fit-out procurement process could begin in June 2006, with the fit-out elements being manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007 for installation in the new building between August and November 2007.

Centrelink plans to occupy the building progressively in November and December 2007.

On behalf of the government I would like to thank the committee for its support and I commend the motion to the House.

Question agreed to.

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