The Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs outlines security measures being implemented at Bandyup Prison during renovations to address concerns of West Swan and Middle Swan residents, including a new fence and ongoing meetings.

AnsweredQoN 1266Legislative Assembly
Asked
18 March 2003
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Justice and Legal Affairs

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Will the Minister advise what measures have been put in place at Bandyup Prison during the current renovations to provide appropriate security to local residents in West Swan and Middle Swan?

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Answered
1 April 2003
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Minister for Justice and Legal Affairs
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14 days
It is proposed to construct an additional fence on the western boundary between the prison and private property. A property boundary survey has been initiated. Following completion of the survey, it is proposed to install a cyclone mesh fence to deter pedestrian movement onto the prison property from the residential areas to the west of the prison. Meetings between adjacent residents and the prison are ongoing.
Meetings between adjacent residents and the prison are ongoing.

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