On January 29, the Municipal Courthouse Project team was joined by Court and Police Department staff, members of City Council and the Community Advisory Team, and City leadership for a Topping Out Ceremony.

This long-standing construction tradition marked a major structural milestone, with attendees signing a ceremonial steel beam before its placement at the building’s highest point. The ceremony recognized the construction progress and the incredible teamwork involved in advancing the project. 

As construction continues on Westminster’s new municipal courthouse, take a virtual tour of the current building to understand why a new, modern, ADA-accessible facility is needed to serve our community. Hear from court staff as they guide you through the building, which has historically filled many roles, including City Council chambers, a police station, and more.  

Read the full article and learn more about the project at westy.news/municourtevolution. 

With structural steel in place, the project has transitioned into the next phases of construction, which include the exterior enclosure and interior buildout. Concrete has been poured for the foundation walls and the first and second floors. The building is currently anticipated to be completed in December of this year. 

Other work happening includes:

Check out a time-lapse video of our crew's progress below!

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The City is replacing the Municipal Courthouse building on Turnpike Drive. The current courthouse is more than 60 years old. Originally constructed as two smaller buildings, which served as City Hall and the police station, the two buildings were merged to form the existing facility over multiple renovations and additions. 

Because it wasn't purpose-built as a courthouse, the Court faces many challenges in its daily operations. It lacks standard safety and security features for modern courthouses, and accessibility is inadequate because most of the buildings were constructed before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed.

The new courthouse and a new Community Reach Center building will be built on the existing courthouse’s parking lot, which will allow the courthouse to remain fully operational during the anticipated two years of construction.

The City worked closely with neighbors and community members throughout the design process to ensure the courthouse campus reflects community priorities. In addition to a more safe, secure, and accessible courthouse, the site will feature a new park and playground for the community.