❓ Question regarding the capacity of the re-opened women's prison at the Nyandi/Longmore site in Bentley, specifically concerning the retention of the existing Nyandi building and overall prisoner numbers. The Attorney General confirms adherence to the Premier's commitment to limit new construction to 70 beds.
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(1) I refer to the Government decision to re-open a women’s prison on the Nyandi/Longmore site at Bentley and ask is it correct that the existing Nyandi building, with a capacity of 50 prisoners, is to be retained?
(2) If so, what are the maximum numbers of prisoners expected to be accommodated on the Nyandi/Longmore site in both new and recycled buildings upon completion of the project?
(3) Will the Minister undertake to ensure that the maximum capacity will not be exceeded?
(2) If so, what are the maximum numbers of prisoners expected to be accommodated on the Nyandi/Longmore site in both new and recycled buildings upon completion of the project?
(3) Will the Minister undertake to ensure that the maximum capacity will not be exceeded?
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26 June 2003
Response time
16 days
(3) The Premier wrote to Victoria Park Councillor John Bissett on 12 February 2003 giving an undertaking to limit the new construction to 70 beds. I will ensure that the Premier’s commitment is carried out.
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