The Ministry of Social Development is remaining silent on the future of the South Dunedin Work and Income building.
The facility has been closed since it sustained extensive flood damage on June 3 and the ministry has given no indication on when, or if, it will reopen.
The ministry this week declined to provide information requested under the Official Information Act five weeks ago on internal correspondence relating to the building's future.
''The ministry is currently considering options for what services will be offered to beneficiaries out of the South Dunedin Work and Income site,'' deputy chief executive, service delivery Carl Crafar said.
''The release of this information is likely to prejudice the ability of Government to consider advice and the wider public interest of effective government would not be served.''
The ministry has declined to respond to questions about what has happened to its South Dunedin staff or what alternatives had been given to regular users of the facility.
Flooring, walls and kitchen joinery were damaged by the flooding, Mr Crafar said. Repairs were completed by July 10.
