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Broward County > New Courthouse > Project Facts

Construction of the new county courthouse is underway. This page provides brief facts and figures regarding the scope of the project.

Demolition of 500-car space parking garage begins Summer 2012 - site of the new Courthouse Tower 
Courthouse Tower construction begins Fall 2012 - target completion Summer 2015
Energy efficient and sustainable - registered for LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Design) as a Silver Level Certified Building) 
714,000 square feet 
20 stories 
$213 million cost - includes demolition, landscaping, connectors and a 500-car secured parking garage.
5,300 tons of reinforced steel 
456 Auger Cast concrete piles totaling 41,260 feet (almost 8 miles) 
41,000 cubic yards of concrete 
1,800 architectural precast concrete panels (230,000 square feet) 
105,000 square feet of glass walls 
14 new elevators and six new escalators 
2,000 doors 
350 toilets 
11,500 light fixtures 
Concrete reinforced structure with precast panels and glass 
Generator Systems for emergency operations 
77 courtrooms with additional space for expansion
Improved layout for better circulation of visitors and courthouse agencies 
Improved security screening areas 
Durable and efficient design for longevity and maintenance 

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