19th November 2008 — Dublin
iCom Technologies Ltd. has been awarded a contract to deliver a range of technology solutions for the new Criminal Courts Complex, which is currently being built in Dublin. The new complex, once completed, will boast court rooms that will be among the most technologically advanced in the World. As part of this contract, iCom Technologies will be implementing a range of solutions that will include; Voice over IP Telephony, TV signal distribution and the entire structured cabling system.
iCom Technologies have been involved in the complete design of the communications system from the very start and the project is valued at over €600K. The Criminal Courts Complex, which will set a new standard for criminal justice facilities in Ireland, is scheduled to open in early 2010. It will house the Courts of Criminal Appeal, Special Criminal Court, Central Criminal Court Circuit Criminal Court, the District Courts and associated facilities.
“This landmark building will the single greatest investment in courts buildings and services since the building of the Four Courts in 1796, said John Mahon, Head of Public Private Partnerships at the Courts Service. “With the implementation of advanced technology systems and services it will be a major step forward in delivering on the commitments in our Modernisation programme and assist us in providing an enhanced level of service to all our stakeholders. On completion, this will become the new benchmark for Court facilities worldwide.”
The development of the Criminal Courts Complex is by way of a Public Private Partnership with Babcock and Brown. iCom Technologies will be working alongside overall Electrical Contractors, O’Kane’s, to ensure the smooth implementation of the technology element of the project. PJ Hegarty & Sons are the main design and build contractor on the project.
