Site visit to new Justice Centre, Inverness

Site Visit – Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road, Inverness (Next to old Inverness College Site).

Client – Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service; Value – £24m; Opening  – Autumn 2019;

Contractor – Robertson Northern;

The justice centre will have six new courtrooms that will incorporate the very latest digital technologies to simplify and enhance the experience for all users of the justice system. Separate and discrete areas will be created for jurors, witnesses and the local faculty. Facilities for video links and recording of evidence for children and vulnerable witnesses are included. Within the court complex, criminal courts are located on the first floor and civil courts and tribunal spaces on the ground floor, segregating building users.

Construction floor area amounts to approximately 6500m² over 3 storeys using concrete frame, precast concrete cladding and curtain walling.

The visit will consist of a presentation in the site offices hosted by the Project Managers, followed by an accompanied tour of the site. Visitors will require to bring Safety Helmet, Safety Footwear and Hi-Vis Vest. Gloves and Safety Glasses are also required but a limited number are available on site for those without.

Due to operational constraints, numbers are limited and restricted only to those who have a confirmed place after pre-booking – please contact highlands@ioshnetworks.co.uk