The new Lowell Trial Court is an energy efficient courthouse overlooking the historic Hamilton Canal. This cutting-edge facility was constructed for the Superior, District, Probate & Family, Juvenile, and Housing Courts of Middlesex County. A Law Library/Court Service Center and an office space for the District Attorney and Registry of Deeds are included in the complex. The new building replaces a leased facility and 2 outdated state-owned courthouses.

A goal in the design of this courthouse was to minimize the use of energy drawn from utility grids. The courthouse is be extremely energy efficient, with an expected LEED-platinum rating, and features a chilled beam HVAC system, photo-voltaic panels, and sophisticated building systems controls.

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Gross Square Footage: 265,000
Total Courtrooms: 17
Total Holding Cells: 46
Total Project Cost: $200 million
Est. Construction Cost: $146 million
Funding Source: C. 304 of 2008
Designer: Finegold Alexander
Contractor: Dimeo Construction