The state government revealed the move in budget estimates this week.

It is expected the move will happen in early 2019, once the building’s redevelopment is complete.

In its new home, Service Tasmania will host new consultation booths, a concierge desk, self and assisted-service desks, and more.

There will be no job losses, and annual running costs are expected to be on par with those of Henty House. A final dollar figure for the move will be finalised in line with awarded tenders.

The building is expected to host 300 council-owned car parks, but further transport options are being considered, with the City of Launceston council’s free Tiger Bus service to make stops outside the site.

The $20 million redevelopment of C. H. Smith is being led by Launceston developer Errol Stewart, and welcomed its first tenant, Roberts Real Estate, in January.

A number of government departments are expected to take up the office spaces. 

Mr Stewart said the lease was negotiated “some time ago”.

It is pegged to be finished by the end of the year. Mr Stewart said the site was progressing really well. 

Premier Will Hodgman said the relocation of Service Tasmania to such a site meant that it would offer contemporary purpose-designed facilities, while remaining close to the central business district and other services such as the library, courts, and Tasmania Police.

It is unknown who will move into the organisation’s site on Charles Street.