The new low-security wing at the Mount Gambier Prison was officially opened today by Minister Corey Wingard. The new wing is designed to help prisoners approaching release and assist with their transition back in to the community. The $62m expansion to the Mount Gambier Prison involved construction of 3 new ‘independent living’ accommodation units housing 160 beds; construction of a new accommodation support building - including officers’ station; construction of a new reception building adjacent to the main gates; expansion of the prison industries building; and significant upgrades to building services and civil infrastructure. Construction of the Kanawinka wing was completed in August 2018. 

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