The opening of the courts will be delayed, after the building suffered major water damage in the overnight hours of Sunday. In an e-mail, Department of Justice and Attorney General spokesman Dave MacLean says an issue came up with the heating equipment that caused pipes to burst and resulting in water damage in the building.
In the meantime, the old courtrooms at City Hall, Charlotte street and Sydney street are temporarily being used. The contractor is working with its insurance company to evaluate the damage.
The new courthouse has 13 courtrooms. The original completion date was to have been June 2012, with the first cases scheduled to be heard this month.
