How many prisoners will the new mens maximum/medium security prison hold?
There will be a total of 289 new mens accommodation beds, made up of 93 maximum and 196 medium beds. There is internal capacity for future expansion if required. Approximately 120 beds in the existing prison will be refurbished for minimum security. Following the PIRP Stage C project, the Tasmanian prison system will have the capacity to accommodate 736 inmates and the secure mental health unit can accommodate a further 35 people.
