The Ingleburn central business district boasts a location second to none.
Known locally as Ingleburn Village, it has a train station and bus interchange at its western end and is strategically located between two major regional centres, Liverpool and Campbelltown.
Ingleburn is home to range of government services, retail and other businesses.
But it also boasts vacant office space currently.
Now the local MP has proposed a solution that could see local public sector workers go from “iso’’ to ISO – Ingleburn Satellite Office.
The Member for Macquarie Fields, Anoulack Chanthivong, says a “Work in Ingleburn’’ strategy would support local workers and stimulate the local economy as restrictions start to ease.
He wants the State Government to lease some of that vacant office space to establish a satellite regional office in Ingleburn.
This would give public sector workers the option of working locally periodically instead of commuting daily to the Sydney CBD, Parramatta or elsewhere.
“The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted and changed how we work,’’ says Mr Chanthivong.
“Now that restrictions are easing we have an ideal opportunity to do things differently.
“We want the government to adopt this proposal so people can make the transition from ‘iso’ or ‘self-isolation’, to a new ‘ISO’ – the Ingleburn Satellite Office.
“The Work in Ingleburn strategy is an innovative solution to get people back to work as soon – and as safely – as possible.
“We must provide alternatives to public sector workers who commute long distances to reduce crowding on public transport and help ease congestion on our roads,’’ he said.
“While some workers will continue to work from home, others may wish to instead work from centralised office facilities in a key location, and Ingleburn’s strategic location makes it an ideal choice.”
Mr Chanthivong says the government should seize the opportunity to help workers and stimulate the local economy.
“Innovative measures should become the norm, rather than the exception. A Work in Ingleburn strategy is a win for workers, a win for public health, and a win for the local economy.’’
