Work has officially begun on a new courthouse north of Brampton that will deal with non-criminal provincial offences, like traffic complaints, environmental regulations and more.

The more than $30-million courthouse will be a one-story building equipped with rooftop solar panels and electric vehicle charging stations, replacing the current courthouse space at Caledon Town Hall.

The town says this week it broke ground on the development, which will serve as “a dedicated civic and institutional facility” for offences under the Provincial Offences Act. Criminal offences will continue to be heard at the Orangeville Courthouse.

“By strengthening our justice infrastructure and supporting public safety, this modern courthouse will serve residents, businesses and Caledon’s growing community for generations to come,” Caledon Mayor Annette Groves said in a release.

The approximately 2,295 square-metre building will include dedicated courtroom spaces, judicial offices, Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) services and a designated prosecution area.

The town says the new facility has been designed “to promote operational efficiency, accessibility, and equitable access to services.”

“The new courthouse is an important investment in Caledon’s future and in the safety and well-being of our community,” says Caledon’s Chief Administrative Officer Nathan Hyde. “It will strengthen access to local justice services while combining innovative design, energy-efficient building features, accessibility and efficient service delivery to meet the needs of our growing community and provide long-term value for residents.”

The town says the new courthouse has been designed “to prioritize accessibility and connectivity,” with new pedestrian links to connect the building’s entrance to existing parking areas and Caledon’s multi-use trail network for “seamless access throughout the civic campus.”

Construction is now underway with an anticipated completion date of winter 2028, the town says.

A $24-million line item for the new courthouse in the town’s 2026 caused push-back from some Caledon councillors, but the project pushed ahead despite no staff report at the time.


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