Manchester Magistrates Court

Location: Manchester

Main Contractor: Carillion Building Plc

Package: Brickwork and Blockwork

Package Value: £600,000

Manchester City Council developed a new Manchester Magistrates Courthouse, designed by TPS Consult. Carillion Building awarded Marlborough the supply and fix masonry package, which began on site in December 2002.

The site is located to the west of the Spinningfield/ Deansgate area of Manchester City Centre, a sector rife with new construction developments. The project involved the construction of an 18 court, 4-storey magistrates courthouse sat above a retail podium and basement car park.

The court functions are separated from the courthouse admin functions by a central glazed atrium.