Parliamentary Secretary for Justice Ben Carroll will help make history at the turning of the first sod for the new state-of-the-art $73 million Shepparton Law Courts.
Mr Carroll will be joined by Supreme Court Judge Peter Riordan, Chief Magistrate Peter Lauritsen, County Court Judge Gerard Mullaly, Member for Northern Victoria and Minister for Training and Skills Steve Herbert and Member for Shepparton Suzanna Sheed, to officially break ground on the 2700 square metre site today.
Building work is expected to begin on the modern multi-jurisdictional court facility later this month, with construction likely to be completed by the end of 2017.
When finished, the five-storey building will include six courtrooms – two of which can accommodate juries.
The new design will also incorporate family violence facilities and services, including a remote witness suite, discrete meeting rooms with direct courtroom access and a child and family friendly waiting room.
The building, located on the corner of High and Wyndham Streets, completes Shepparton’s justice precinct, with the police station situated to the west and the 1930s heritage court building situated in the precinct centre.
Quotes attributable to Parliamentary Secretary for Justice Ben Carroll
“This is a major project for Shepparton and for Victoria. The Shepparton Law Courts will be modern, have specialist facilities, and importantly, they’ll provide vital services for victims of family violence.”
“Once completed, this state-of-the-art facility will transform the way people access effective and flexible justice services in the Hume and Goulburn Valley regions.”
“I want to congratulate the Shepparton community and the Court Services Victoria Steering Committee for all of their hard work to get this important project off the ground.”
Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria and Minister for Training and Skills Steve Herbert
“This will boost jobs and provide new opportunities for training and skills in the Shepparton area during construction.”
“Local suppliers and contractors have been encouraged to submit expressions of interest to be involved in the project, which will help support local business and employment.”
Reviewed 19 August 2020