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THE first sod for the expansion work at the South Coast Correctional Centre will be officially turned this Friday.
Almost 300 jobs will be created and millions of dollars will be injected into the Shoalhaven economy as a result of the South Nowra jail expansion.
The expansion is part of the government’s $3.8 billion plan to increase capacity at the state’s prisons to meet the increasing demand.
The South Nowra Jail will get an additional 360 beds - an extra 200 minimum security and 160 maximum security beds.
The minimum security section will be built on site as an additional wing to the current complex, while the maximum security component will be a modular cell construction built off site and shipped to the South Nowra complex.
The South Coast Correctional Centre is a male maximum, medium and minimum security facility with more than 600 beds.
The expansion will also see refurbishment and extensions to existing buildings, new industries building and a car park expansion.
It is expected the South Nowra expansion will create an addition 90 jobs among the 2,380 extra jobs to be created as part of the program, boosting regional investment and improving community safety.
Minister for Corrections David Elliott and Corrective Services Commissioner Peter Severin will be attending the event.
“Not only will this expansion help accommodate the increasing prison population and continue the government’s focus on community safety, it will provide improved opportunities for rehabilitation,” said Commissioner Severin.
“Many new jobs will be created during the construction and operational phases, and local businesses will benefit from increased trade.”