A contract valued at approximately $450,000 has been awarded to Locke Electrical Limited for a new program trailer that will be located at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary. This initiative is one of several interim measures the Provincial Government committed to implementing until a new adult corrections facility is constructed.
The contract includes the construction of a 20-foot by 40-foot double-wide trailer, preparation of a foundation for the structure, followed by assembly on the grounds of the penitentiary. The program trailer will be utilized for Adult Basic Education, literacy programs and pre-employment programming.
The new trailer will allow for many other programs to be offered simultaneously to multiple groups, including: the New Day program; Safety and Repair; Anger Solutions; Seeking Safety; and the First Light Program.
Budget 2024 includes $15 million over two years for enhancements such as open-air courts, video conferencing, new cameras and program trailers at the corrections facility.
Construction of the airing courts – an outside secure recreation area – at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary is currently ongoing and is expected to be completed within the next several weeks.
Procurement is underway for a new admissions building, with construction to begin in 2025.
Information on tenders issued and awarded by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and other public bodies is available by visiting www.merx.com/govnl.
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“The Provincial Government remains committed to providing an adult corrections facility that meets the needs of both staff and inmates. These interim measures will help address some of the infrastructure needs until a new facility is constructed.”
Honourable Fred Hutton
Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
Minister of Rural Economic Development
“A correctional facility is a dynamic environment where there is a need to ensure the safety of inmates, staff and volunteers, while providing important programs and services. I look forward to the completion of the new program trailer at Her Majesty’s Penitentiary, which will allow for a wider range of programming available to inmates.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Justice and Public Safety
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