Darling Downs Correctional Centre
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Prison in Queensland, Australia 1994–2012
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| Location | Toowoomba, Queensland |
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| Status | Closed |
| Security class | Minimum |
| Capacity | 140 |
| Opened | 1994 |
| Closed | 2012 |
| Managed by | Queensland Corrective Services |
Darling Downs Correctional Centre was a low-security prison facility in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. The prison had a capacity of 140 as well as 40 work camp prisoners.[1] It provided employment to 40 full-time staff.[2]
The prison closed in 2012 as part of a cost cutting measure.[2]
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ "Southeast Qld prison to be closed". 9 News. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ a b Dempsey, Jack (17 July 2012). "Police Minister announces the closure of the Darling Downs Correctional Centre". Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The State of Queensland. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
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