Doncaster Justice Centre North has faced closure after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) was found in the building
The Doncaster magistrates court is just one of nine courthouses across England that have been found to contain RAAC.
According to the courthouse, hearings must be moved to alternative sites whilst assessments are being carried out.
RAAC was widely used in public buildings in England from the 1950s to the 1960s, many of which are now starting to show wear and tear.
The concrete is mainly used for a flat roof structure, which are generally difficult to access, survey, maintain, and replace.
RAAC has a lifespan of 30 years
Alongside Doncaster Justice Centre North, the unsafe concrete was also detected in the following buildings:
- Blackpool County Court
- Blackpool Magistrates’ Court
- Crewe Magistrates’ and County Court
- Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts in Liverpool
- Inner London Crown Court.
