New courtrooms for Brisbane and Townsville are on the way with the State Government announcing funding for courthouse expansion projects.
The total investment across two projects now totals $48 million and includes the Brisbane Supreme and District Court expansion and Townsville Courthouse upgrade.
Almost $5.5 million in extra funding has been allocated as part of the Making Queensland Safer Laws commitment, which includes delivery of two additional courtrooms in Townsville.
Upgrades to the Brisbane facility will allow select matters to be transferred from Beenleigh where suitable, and the conversion of an existing courtroom for additional Magistrate Court matters at that location.
The Brisbane Supreme and District Court funding also now provides for the relocation of staff, while construction is underway.
The work includes:
- Brisbane – three new courtrooms and office reconfigurations to accommodate additional registry staff, and relocation of existing administrative support staff.
- Townsville – two new courtrooms and ancillary works, including judicial chambers, interview rooms, public waiting area and amenities, as well as the relocation of the Supreme Court Library.
Work has begun on both projects, which are expected to be completed progressively from late 2026 to mid 2028.
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