And it seems the Member for Wollongong has got his way, with the NSW Government agreeing to implement his 'Work from Wollongong' plan.

Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey wrote to Mr Scully on Monday confirming that his idea would be implemented by the government as part of its 'NSW Touchdown Office Network':

In May 2020 Mr Scully proposed the Wollongong State Office Block in Crown Street, or leasing another location, could be an option for public service workers to work locally periodically instead of commuting to Sydney CBD on a daily basis as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

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"Subject to securing the necessary Government approval, it is anticipated that Wollongong will be included in the NSW Touchdown Office Network," Ms Pavey wrote.

"The Network would provide the style of office accommodation to members of the public service that your 'Work from Wollongong' concept proposes."

Mr Scully said he was pleased the Government saw merit in his proposal which would be a big boost to the Wollongong CBD as it recovers from the economic recession.

"The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has provided an opportunity to re-think many things and the way we work must be high on that agenda," he said.

"My 'Work from Wollongong' strategy benefits public sector workers who won't have to commute regularly and it will reduce escape spending to Sydney while helping the local economy in Wollongong - supporting other local jobs.

"It also demonstrates to the private sector that this is a viable approach to working from Wollongong."

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