Westminster’s long-serving municipal courthouse is getting a ground-up replacement, and the work is already in full swing. Construction crews are building a new facility at 3030 Turnpike Drive on the same site as the current court, which will stay open throughout the build. City officials say the 1960s-era building has struggled for years with outdated accessibility and security, and the new structure is designed specifically to fix those shortcomings. The plan folds the courthouse into a refreshed civic campus with new public spaces and a small park, and city leaders expect the project to move through construction over the next two years.
The new courthouse is planned at about 32,743 square feet. The design team is led by Anderson Hallas Architects, with FCI Constructors as construction manager and general contractor, and 360 Engineering handling mechanical systems, according to Mile High CRE. That outlet reports that the project team studied several mechanical options before the city chose a multi‑zone heat‑pump rooftop unit system, an all‑electric setup that aims to cut noise and simplify upkeep while supporting the city’s sustainability goals.
Where It Sits And What To Expect
The replacement courthouse is rising on the existing parking lot so court operations can continue in the old building while construction is underway. The city marked the official groundbreaking on June 11, 2025, and expects the new building to be finished in late 2026, with the broader campus work wrapping up in 2027, according to The Westy. Early site activity has included grading, installation of new utility lines, foundation work, and elevator structures, and the city is warning that access to nearby playgrounds and parking will be temporarily limited at different stages of the project. Neighbors have been getting updates through open houses and a dedicated community advisory team.
Price Tag And Approvals
The overall budget for the new courthouse comes in at $42.7 million, with about $31.1 million listed as construction costs in the city’s project budget; see the breakdown from the City of Westminster. In May 2025, the City Council approved a contract amendment that set a guaranteed maximum price with FCI Constructors, according to the City of Westminster council agenda from May 12, 2025.
Sustainability And Systems
The project’s online materials describe the new courthouse as an all‑electric, Net‑Zero Ready building that is formally targeting LEED Silver certification and includes features such as electric vehicle charging, low‑water landscaping, and infrastructure for rooftop and site solar, according to the Westminster Municipal Courthouse Project. Industry coverage notes that the team is also aiming for a stretch goal of LEED Gold and net‑zero performance, and that the chosen multi‑zone heat‑pump rooftop system was selected to balance upfront costs, long‑term maintenance, and emissions reductions, as reported by Mile High CRE.
What Residents Should Know
During construction, the courthouse entrance will temporarily move to the south side of the site off 76th Avenue, and on‑site parking will be tighter than usual. The city plans to post wayfinding maps and send email updates as work progresses. Residents can sign up for project emails or check construction notices, schedules, and contact information on the project page maintained by the City of Westminster.
