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In fiscal years 2018 and 2023, Congress approved funding for the construction of a 255,000-gross-square-foot federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to better meet the space and security needs of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The new courthouse will include twelve courtrooms and seventeen judges’ chambers and will provide workspace for several other federal agencies, including the U.S. Court of Appeals, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Probation Office.
Design began in March 2023 and finished in October 2024. We separated site preparation and installation of a new seawall along the Tarpon River to allow an early start of limited construction work, which began January 2024, with full construction starting September 2024. Additionally, AT&T and the City of Fort Lauderdale moved existing utilities from the site in December 2023.
Total authorized funding: $245 million for site acquisition, design and construction services
Project delivery method: Design-Build Bridging
Awarded contracts:
Unique site considerations:
For more information, peruse our frequently asked questions [PDF - 49 KB].
| Planning | Design | Construction |
|---|---|---|
Site preparation and new seawall complete | Design-Build award Design complete | Bridging A/E award CMa award Full construction start Anticipated completion |
Feb. 01, 2023
GSA awards design-build contract for new Fort Lauderdale Courthouse
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As of April 1, 2026, construction is approximately 80% complete. As well:
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