31 Jan 2016

The Broadhurst Magistrate Court will undergo an expansion, which will cost P75.6 million.

Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony on Friday, Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo said the judiciary was pleased that after the global economic recession setback, government had managed to secure some funds for expansion of the court as well as construction of the Kanye Magistrate Court.

“We commend government for investing heavily in public infrastructure and facilities for the betterment and wellbeing of its people; to us in the judiciary this is an affirmation of one of the objectives of enhancing physical access to justice,” said Chief Justice Dibotelo.

“The extension of this facility into a modern and grand double storey court house will strikingly transform the outlook of Broadhurst,” he said.

He said the current four courtroom facility when complete would have 10 spacious modern court rooms, among other things.

However Chief Justice Dibotelo said it is a truism and a matter of public record and concern that government and the nation at large have been receiving a raw deal from unscrupulous and bogus contractors who have won tenders.

“As we congratulate the contractor, Red East, and the subcontractor on their appointment to construct the expansion of this court facility; we equally urge them to deliver a durable workman like quality structure within budget and on time,” he said. 

Speaking on behalf of Red East Construction, Mr Jamin Xie said they wished to adhere to quality standards expected of them, at the same time being wary of the delivery time of the project as well as the budget proposed.

“We would once again like to thank the government for entrusting giving us this opportunity for the construction of the Broadhurst Magistrate Court, which is one of our key projects at the moment and we will place all of our resources through the entire project so as to fulfill the project’s mission,” he said. Ends