HAGÅTÑA, Guam The Legislature is presently considering relocating the Office of Technology (OT) to the past chancery site in Agana Heights. During a new session, Telo T. Taitague (R-Guam) urged Guam’s Governor Lou Leon Guerrero to “seriously consider” the move as part of a broader effort to refine the government’s structure and improve service delivery.
The property in conflict is the former court of the Archdiocese of Agana, located in Agana Heights, which the Guam government acquired in late 2024 for $2.3 million. Senator Taitague suggests that the land has both a strategic position and present infrastructure that could improved serve OT’s needs than its current location.
Office of Technology Relocation
Relocating OT to this location makes sense for government dealings, approach, and cost-efficiency,” Taitague declared during the meeting, accentuation the importance of progressive technology infrastructure and improved departmental practice. Instead of allowing the facility to go unused or repurposed elsewhere, the Senator needs the government to use it to improve the territory’s digital ability.
Supporters of the move point to numerous potential advantages:
- The court of chancery’s central location in Agana Heights has the ability to better staff access and inter-agency cooperation.
- The present building composition may decrease the requirement for ground-up structure, saving both time and government money.
- A devoted facility might help OT succeed in its purpose of modernizing Guam’s technological environment, which includes data management, cybersecurity, and a public service political platform.
The plan presents problems and considerations, which include:
- The expense and dimension of modifications needed to transform an old chancery construction into a secure, cutting-edge technological hub.
- The effect on OT’s existing location, as well as the prospect of service interruption during the move.
- Whether other utilization for the site (such as community programs or other organizations) would improve agreement with government precedency.
- The logistics for the resettled agency consider IT infrastructure, zoning/regulation conformity, parking, and connectivity.
Governance Uncertain Response While the Proposal Awaits Additional Assessment
As of this writing, Taitague’s message has not received a formal public outcome from Governor Leon Guerrero and her administration. Whether the opinion will move progressive to the committee level for financial classification or needs a parliamentary instrument to repurpose the site is still up in the air.
The message is made at a time when many governments are assessing their real estate clasp and endeavor to match digital-first service delivery with personal assets. This move might correspond to Guam’s dedication to reinforcing its technological basis and providing more effective government employment.
Stakeholders will be observing how the budget process, property classification, and departmental preparation come together as the Legislature moves onward into its next cycle to decide whether to relocate the Office of Technology from the former chancery facility.
As she ended her speech, Taitague stated, “We must give OTECH a safe and secure headquarters which will allow them the opportunity to keep, develop, and expand their operations.”