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South Queensland Prison Precinct

A 680 hectare correctional precinct is being developed in the Lockyer Valley, near Gatton in South-East Queensland.

The South Queensland correctional precinct will be developed in stages to accommodate future growth in prisoner numbers.

The site has the potential to host several correctional facilities and could eventually accommodate up to 3500 prisoners.

A site assessment report - including examination of social and environmental factors - has been published and is available via the links on the left.

The first stage of development commenced in October 2008 with $485m allocated for extensive site preparation works and construction of 300-bed women’s correctional centre.

The state-of-the-art women’s prison is scheduled for completion in 2011.

By April 2009 contractors Baulderstone Hornibrook had site buildings and amenities in place and a workforce of 220 people on site.

It is expected that up to 450 workers will be employed during the peak of construction in the coming months.

More than one million cubic metres of soil has been moved since work commenced.

The early phase of construction has included installation of in-ground services such as stormwater, electrical conduits and sewerage, and laying of foundations and concrete slabs.

The bulk of the structural work is expected to be completed in late 2009.

When open, the women’s centre alone is expected to create about 200 new jobs in a range of roles including custodial officers, programs staff, administration and intelligence.




Last updated: 13 July 2009