Future Workplace project

Ageing and non-compliant office infrastructure, rising maintenance costs and a focus on improving access to services and customer experience has prompted the project.

We have found that a consolidated workplace will help improve the delivery of services to our community, while reducing costs and supporting our commitment to more environmentally sustainable practices. 

A consolidated workplace with satellite offices will: 

• Improve service delivery
• Improve customer service and our ability to support the community 
• Enable greater connection with our communities across the 44 villages and towns 
• Increase collaboration and connection within the organisation 
• Support organisational flexibility 
• Reduce costs from duplication and maintaining multiple offices 
• Reduce construction costs and building footprint (one major building) 
• Increase sustainability through a minimised infrastructure footprint 
• Resolve access, safety and non-compliance issues within current office spaces 
• Allow greater flexibility to explore options for all Shire-owned land and assets.

The shortlisted sites considered included: 

Two sites received the highest-ranking. These sites have several common attributes that make them highly suitable as the preferred location for the Shire’s Tier 1 office.  

Mornington Shire Office Site (2-8 Vancouver St, 2 Queen St, 19-21 Main Street) and 5 Queen Street Car Park (Precinct Option combining two of the shortlisted sites) 
Situated in the Mornington Major Activity Centre, the Queen Street site provides a strategic and accessible location, with access to public transport, parking, and within a 20-minute drive for 66% of the Shire’s population. Additionally, the site has potential to generate an estimated $1.6 million in local spending, attract retail businesses, and offers additional revenue opportunities through leasing. The site allows for the retention of the existing library, reducing capital costs, and supports the reuse of existing Shire offices and public carparks, further minimising expenses.  

35 Wannaeue Place, Rosebud
Centrally located in the Rosebud Major Activity Centre, the Wannaeue site provides 20-minute access to 64% of the Shire’s population, making it easily accessible, close to key services and supporting community facilities. With Significant redevelopment opportunities and planning controls that allow for a 4 story building, the site has the potential to generate $2.1 million in local spending and attract retail businesses, stimulating economic growth. The site also offers potential leasing opportunities for complementary tenants, providing additional revenue streams for the Shire.