Penrith. ATO building sold

A private investor has bought the office building containing the Australian Tax Office, in Penrith, for about $31 million, from Australian Unity’s unlisted diversified property fund. The building in Henry Street is an A-grade commercial building with a net lettable area of about 15,416 square metres, and 100 underground car spaces.

Penrith. ATO office is 20 years old

The Australian Taxation Office, the tallest building in Penrith, has been in the city for 20 years. About 40 per cent of the ATO's customer-service staff work in the Penrith office, making it the largest call centre in the country, according to a spokesperson. Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO, Jill Woods, said bringing work closer to where people live benefits everyone. A spokesman for Penrith City Council said council hoped to see more government offices in the city.