SANTO DOMINGO.– The construction of the Santo Domingo West Judicial City continues to advance with an investment of RD$1,852 million, reported the Minister of Housing, Habitat and Buildings (MIVHED), Víctor (Ito) Bisonó, after a supervisory visit to the site.
According to the entity, the project is being executed according to the established schedule and is part of the plan to strengthen public infrastructure in Greater Santo Domingo, with a direct impact on Santo Domingo Oeste, Pedro Brand and Los Alcarrizos.
The complex covers an area of 25,195 square meters and will consist of three main buildings that will independently house offices of the Judiciary, the Public Prosecutor's Office, and the Public Defender's Office. The design also includes general service areas, public spaces, green areas, internal circulation, and parking.
According to MIVHED, the infrastructure will incorporate 11 courtrooms, spaces for virtual hearings, offices for judges and courts, a secretarial services center, areas for forensic interviews, a digital lobby and administrative offices, with the aim of optimizing operations and modernizing the judicial service in the district.
The institution highlighted that the development of this complex represents a significant step in the consolidation of modern state infrastructure, aligned with the public investment policies promoted by the Government of President Luis Abinader.
The tour included the Deputy Minister of Construction, Claudio Espinal; technical staff from the ministry; contracting companies responsible for the execution, as well as representatives of the Judiciary.
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