Manchester Magistrates Court

Carillion is responsible for the design, construction, financing and operation of a new Magistrates’ Court in Manchester city centre.

Manchester City Council appointed Carillion Building as main contractor and Carillion’s consultancy business, TPS, as structural engineer on the £30m PFI project. The task was to update old court buildings that lacked modern facilities and were no longer suitable for the needs of the Manchester Magistrates' Courts Committee.

The project involved the construction of 18 courts, a coroners’ court and a four-storey magistrates’ courthouse located above retail space and a basement car park. It also includes support facilities for 180 staff, with proper access for disabled people.

The court functions are separated from courthouse administrative functions by a central glazed atrium and separate waiting rooms are now provided for victims of crime and defendants.