06-02-2025
New Justice Center coming to Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — An already existing office building will be transformed into a $20 million Justice Center in Gulf Shores, according to a city news release.
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The Gulf Shores City Council awarded Persons Service Corporation a $20,987,223 contract to complete the project.
According to the release, PSC is transforming the former Sacred Heart Medical Office Building into the new Justice Center. Gulf Shores officials said this will help unite the police department, municipal courts, and the jail since they will all be in one complex.
A new incident command center will also be part of the Justice Center and will 'enhance the continuity of operations during natural disasters and other emergencies,' read the release.
Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said the current police station is outdated and doesn't provide the resources that the police officers deserve.
'This new Justice Center demonstrates our commitment to supporting the brave men and women who keep our community safe,' said Mayor Craft.
A city-wide Staffing and Facility Needs Assessment was conducted in 2019-2020, which resulted in the identification of the current police station and jail property 'most urgently requiring replacement.'
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Construction is expected to take 18 months and completion is targeted for summer 2026.
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