DEM was appointed as the lead design consultant for the refurbishment of the Queanbeyan Courthouse which had undergone minimal alterations since it was constructed in 1976. The upgrade included full building services and audio visual and security services linked to the adjoining, newly completed Police Station. The external works included upgrade of the façade with a new contemporary design, provision of fully compliant DDA access and creation of a new jury assembly room and secure outdoor terrace.

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As part of the design works a new formalised kit-of-parts was incorporated into the existing courthouse envelope. This included common public seating/waiting areas, registry office, judge’s chambers, office breakout areas, district and local court, NCAT rooms, conciliation rooms and jury assembly and mediation spaces.