After close to six months of earthquake strengthening and other work, the plastic wrap and scaffolding is being removed from the historic Oamaru courthouse in Thames Street.

The strengthening work involved steel support rods being installed throughout the building.

The building's roof was also replaced and the guttering re-contoured.

Cleaning of the exterior of the Oamaru stone building is now under way.

It's likely court services will return to the building in late September or early October.

The courthouse was closed in late twenty eleven after being classed as earthquake-prone, with court services relocated to the nearby Opera House and then to a portable facility in Humber Street a few years later.

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