The provincial government has announced plans to revitalize the Dauphin Court House and repurpose the Dauphin jail.
An $11-million tender for the renovation and expansion of the historic Dauphin Court House has been awarded to Bockstael Construction.
Justice Minister Cameron Friesen says “this project is making critical enhancements and upgrades, and will ensure the facility is secure and effective for many years to come.”
A provincial release states the more than 100-year-old courthouse no longer meets current building codes and programming requirements.
The revitalization of the site will include:
• enhanced courthouse security, including more holdings cells, to keep the public and court staff safe while improving the efficiency of court proceedings
• improved interior and exterior accessibility including accessible washrooms and more accessible public, court and administrative spaces
• improved video-conferencing and meeting spaces for lawyers and their clients
• new administrative and office spaces for court staff, sheriff services and the judiciary
