A new £2million development has officially opened in Cookstown, Co Tyrone.

The new Rivers Headquarters on the Loughry Campus accommodates up to 85 staff members.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard said: "The opening of this new £2million state of the art office provides a modern working environment for staff. The facility will also provide hot desks for other Civil Servants to use when working in this area.

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"The relocation is about helping to achieve a fairer distribution of good quality public sector jobs by making sure we create employment in rural areas as this will stimulate the local economy."

(CD/JP)