March 5, 2021
Tender Awarded for Renovations and Expansion of Dauphin Court House
The Manitoba government is awarding an $11-million tender for the renovation and expansion of the historic Dauphin Court House, Justice Minister Cameron Friesen and Central Services Minister Reg Helwer announced today.
“We are committed to enhancing Manitoba’s justice system and to providing improved access to justice services to those living in Dauphin and surrounding communities,” said Friesen. “This project is making critical enhancements and upgrades, and will ensure the facility is secure and effective for many years to come.”
The tender for a project construction manager has been awarded to Bockstael Construction, which will be in charge of ensuring the project is progressing safely, on time and on budget, Friesen said, adding the first tender for foundation work is expected to be issued this spring.
Built in 1917, the Dauphin Court House is more than 100 years old and no longer meets current building codes and programming requirements. The renovations will include an addition to the facility and repurposing of the Dauphin Correctional Centre next to the courthouse.
“We are excited about this project, which will ensure staff, the public and others at the site are able to safely access court services,” said Helwer. “These investments in the Dauphin support the modernization of Manitoba’s court system.”
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; and
• new administrative and office spaces for court staff, sheriff services and the judiciary.
For more information on Manitoba courts, visit www.manitobacourts.mb.ca/.
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