New Waukesha Courthouse Project In Photos; Demolition Underway

WAUKESHA, WI — Waukesha County leaders kicked off the Waukesha County Courthouse Project by beginning demolition of the intake court building, which will serve as the construction site of a new Secure Courtroom addition.

County officials say the new project - a four-story tower, will cost about $38.5 million. The new tower will include better security features, and eight new courtrooms.

“This project will improve public safety for the residents who use our courthouse and employees
while accounting for our growing population,” said Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow in a statement to Patch.

“It’s the culmination of years of strategic planning and budgeting by Waukesha County staff that
will ensure our facilities continue to serve residents for decades into the future.”

Approximately 52,000 square feet of intake courtroom and unused jail space will be demolished.
A 62,000 square-foot, four-story, eight-courtroom addition will be built on the site, which is
located next to the Waukesha County Jail.

The new facility will feature improved security and prisoner transport to courtrooms by eliminating the need to escort inmates through public courthouse spaces. Members of the public will also gain improved access to the new courtrooms through efficient facility layout.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2021.

In 2022,renovation will begin on the existing courthouse structure, built in 1959, to update aging mechanical systems, create a more efficient layout, and increase accessibility.