Salzburg completes 340 million euro administration centre

Salzburg is handing over the keys on Tuesday to its new administration centre near the city’s main railway station, a project costing about 340 million euros. ORF reports that the centre is complete and will bring together services currently spread across 25 locations.

Consolidating the offices is expected to save the state about 4.5 million euros a year in rent and operating costs. Officials also expect shorter travel distances and simpler procedures, with different departments working under one roof.

About 1,400 state employees and several advisory services will move into the building, including housing and care advice and the psychosocial service. State administrative director Franz Moser said it would provide the public with a central point of contact.

The former office building on Michael-Pacher-Straße is to be sold to non-profit housing company GSWB, which plans to develop subsidised housing there.

Construction began in early 2024. The new centre will be fitted out after the key handover, with the first departments due to move in gradually from December. Its official opening is planned for March next year.