One of Belfast's best known buildings has undergone a multi-million pound revamp which once featured in popular BBC series Line of Duty.
BT's Riverside Tower building at Lanyon Place has been revamped into a modern workplace, which will now be home to around 2,000 staff.
Commenting on the official opening, The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, said: "This is great news, with BT Group’s significant investment in its Belfast base showing just what an attractive place for business Northern Ireland is.
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"BT's fantastic new office will provide a boost for the local economy, creating jobs and increasing footfall in the city centre, with staff spoilt for choice when it comes to options for lunch."
The easily-spotted landmark in Belfast city centre was once home to AC-12 detectives, as part of BBC's Line of Duty series. A section of the building was turned into a cop shop for third series of the hugely successful TV show.
The company says the new building has the latest technology and flexible working and collaboration areas.
Brent Mathews, BT Group’s Property & Facilities Services director, added: “We’re really excited for colleagues moving into Riverside Tower following our multi-million pound investment in our Belfast flagship office. We want to bring our people together in an impressive and modern environment, transforming the way our teams work. This refurbishment represents a change in BT Group, one that is better for colleagues, customers and shareholders: easier to work with and for.
"We really want our colleagues to be proud of where they work and to feel part of something brilliant, inspiring them to also continue to do the best that they can for our customers.
“This investment also marks a significant commitment in Belfast. As a major employer in the city, our presence will support local economic growth and employment opportunities. We recently announced plans to recruit 100 people into digital roles, such as Artificial Intelligence, software engineering and product management, as well as graduates and apprentice roles.”
The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Christina Black, stated: “It is fantastic to see BT Group complete this multi-million pound refurbishment and that employees can now move into a new modern building in the heart of the city.
“This really is a big vote of confidence that a company the size of BT Group is continuing to invest in Belfast and is supporting its economic growth.”
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