Location: Thunder Bay
Project Type: DBFM - Design Build Finance Maintain
Infrastructure Type: Justice
Price of Contract: $247.7 million
Estimated Value for Money: $23.5 million
About the Project:
- The Thunder Bay Consolidated Courthouse will improve justice services in Thunder Bay by consolidating in one facility the Superior Court of Justice and Ontario Court of Justice, which currently operate in separate locations in Thunder Bay.
Project Features
- A new multi-storey building with space to accommodate 15 courtrooms, including a Multiple Accused High Security courtroom, and four conference/settlement suites, including the province’s first Aboriginal Conference Settlement Suite
- Barrier-free design including public access to courtrooms, infrared hearing assistance and barrier-free witness stand and jury box
- Enhanced accommodation for interpretation including one jury room permanently equipped for simultaneous interpretation and two portable interpretation booths
- A glazed atrium that will bring natural light deep into the building
- Capacity for expansion and internal flexibility to ensure maximum usefulness throughout its lifetime
Community and Green Benefits
- Bringing justice services together under one roof in a modern, accessible facility will help reduce delays in the court system and increase access to justice.
- The courthouse will be designed to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver standard with a focus on energy efficiency, healthy indoor environments and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Economic Benefits
- At the peak of construction, it is estimated that 225 workers will be on site daily.
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