BRISBANE based Abigroup has been appointed by the Queensland Government to build the new $111 million legal precinct in Ipswich.
Attorney-General Kerry Shine and local Members of Parliament Rachel Nolan, Wayne Wendt and Joanne Miller, and Premier Peter Beattie said the five level complex was a major investment in local law and order in
“This is the biggest infrastructure project for central
“The new complex will include eight Magistrates court room – including one purpose-designed for Murri Court and Drug Court hearings – four District courtroom and a watch-house at a cost $92 million. The current facilities include four Magistrate and two District courtrooms, so this is a significant upgrade for the
“The precinct will also incorporate the regional offices of the Director of Public Prosecutions, State Reporting Bureau, Dispute Resolution Bureau and operational police as well as a marriage room for civil ceremonies,” he added.
Beattie said there was a universal obligation to combat global warming and the QLD Government was committed to leading by example.
“The new precinct has been designed to conserve water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power consumption. It will include a 23,000 litre rainwater tank to ensure the surrounding gardens can be maintained without drawing on the city’s reserves of drinking water.
“The building has also been designed to make the most of natural sunlight and will be equipped with low-energy light fittings,” he concluded.
The new precinct has been designed by ABM Cox Rayner.Australian Property Journal
