Central Otago Reap's Clair Higginson, Jean Sims, Kathi McLean, Penny Fitzgerald and Bernie Lepper will, as of next year, be working out of the purpose-built $2.6 million 1054sq m community house alongside various other agencies.
The last time they had a look at their new offices there was just a shell of a building, Mrs Lepper, who is also the Alexandra Community House chairwoman, said.
One end of the building had already been painted and the other was getting the last few plaster boards nailed in to place.
Mrs Lepper said they had just decided on the kitchen joinery and were interviewing for a house manager.
"We are really pleased with how fast it has gone."
About 12 different agencies would be moving into the premises, including some on a part-time basis, she said.
They included the Alexandra Community Advice Network, Plunket, Jigsaw Central Lakes and Anglican Family Care.
Only one free office and a couple of casual hire rooms were left to fill, she said.
The building is expected to be completed by December 21, an official opening to follow in February, though no firm plans have been made for that yet.
The facility is on the grounds of St Enoch's Church, at the corner of Centennial Ave and Dunorling St. A church house and hall had to be demolished and another house, Ranby House, was moved to another site.
The trust raised funds for the building and grants were received from the Central Lakes Trust, Lotteries Community Fund, Transpower, the Otago Community Trust, the Alexander McMillan Trust, Pub Charities and the Vincent Community Board.
