President Luis Abinader and Minister of Housing, Habitat and Buildings Víctor “Ito” Bisonó visited the construction site of the Santo Domingo Oeste Judicial City over the weekend, where officials reported that the project has reached approximately 55% completion.
Developed by the Ministry of Housing, Habitat and Buildings (MIVHED), the judicial complex is designed to centralize the area’s main justice institutions within a single 25,195-square-meter facility. Once completed, it will house the Judiciary, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, and the Public Defender’s Office, with the goal of improving access to judicial services and reducing administrative delays for residents.
Completion Expected in Early 2027
During the inspection, Bisonó said the new courthouse is expected to be delivered during the first four months of 2027. He described the project as a modern judicial facility designed to meet the current and future needs of Santo Domingo Oeste, one of the Dominican Republic’s fastest-growing municipalities.
“During the first four months of next year, we expect to return here with President Abinader to inaugurate this judicial palace, which will transform the administration of justice in Santo Domingo Oeste,” the minister said.
The development includes separate buildings for each institution. The Judiciary will occupy a three-story building with underground parking, while the Public Prosecutor’s Office will operate from a four-story structure. The Public Defender’s Office will have its own three-story building. The project also incorporates nearly 14,840 square meters of circulation areas and parking, along with a public plaza featuring approximately 3,800 square meters of green space.
Improving Access to Justice
Authorities said the Judicial City is expected to benefit residents of Santo Domingo Oeste as well as nearby municipalities and districts, including Pedro Brand, Pantoja, and Los Alcarrizos, where demand for judicial services has increased in recent years.
By bringing several justice institutions together in one location, the government expects to simplify legal procedures and improve the delivery of public services for thousands of citizens.
New OMSA Administrative Headquarters Inaugurated
As part of the day’s agenda, Abinader and Bisonó also inaugurated the new administrative headquarters of the Metropolitan Bus Services Operator (OMSA), a fully furnished office building completed with an investment of RD$117 million.
The three-story, 1,400-square-meter facility consolidates the agency’s administrative operations under one roof. According to Bisonó, the project is intended not only to improve operational efficiency but also to provide better working conditions for employees and improve service for the public.
“This investment demonstrates that infrastructure is also about management, efficiency, and respect for both public servants and citizens,” the minister said.
Onéximo González, OMSA’s executive vice president, said the new headquarters provides a more functional and dignified workplace for staff, helping strengthen the quality of the public transportation system’s administrative operations. The building includes reception areas, a cafeteria, technical and financial offices, planning and administrative departments, an event hall, and parking for 25 vehicles and six motorcycles.