Streamlining the government estate is saving millions of pounds.
In recent years the government has sold-off more than £14m of surplus buildings and land and cut annual spending on rentals by £1m, with a further £500,000 targeted for 2015-16.
As well as helping rebalance public finances, the initiative is boosting the Manx economy by releasing space for private sector expansion.
The drive to streamline government’s property portfolio is being led by Treasury’s Strategic Asset Management Unit and Department of Infrastructure, which has responsibility for Estates Shared Services.
Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne said: ‘Downsizing of the estate is an important part of the strategy to reduce costs and ensure we are running as effectively as possible.
‘This is a positive example of joined-up government, with departments working together to produce real savings. Efficiencies are being achieved by merging services, relocating staff and consolidating office and storage facilities. This is enabling us to free up prime sites for redevelopment and vacate leased premises.’