No start date for Supreme Court of Canada renovation amid lengthy relocation delay
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A budget of more than $1 billion was earmarked for renewal of the two structures just west of Parliament Hill, but the project is three years behind schedule.
Preparation of a temporary new home for the Supreme Court of Canada is three years behind schedule due to a series of unforeseen challenges.
At the same time, officials say there are no firm dates for beginning — or wrapping up — badly needed renovations to the top court’s stately permanent building on Ottawa’s Wellington Street.
A thorough revamp of the Supreme Court building had originally been set to take place between 2023 and 2028.
While the work took place, the court’s nine judges and staff would move across the street to the West Memorial Building.
However, the West Memorial — itself in desperate need of upgrades — won’t be ready before 2026, three years later than anticipated.
A budget of more than $1 billion had been earmarked for renewal of the two structures just west of Parliament Hill.
Rehabilitation of the Supreme Court building, which hasn’t been extensively updated since its completion more than 80 years ago, is currently in the planning stage, the Public Services and Procurement Department said in response to questions.
“We are currently working on updating the construction cost estimate and developing detailed execution plans. A start date for construction has not yet been determined,” the department said.
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