Adelaide Remand Centre

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Adelaide Remand Centre
Adelaide Remand Centre
LocationCurrie Street Adelaide, South Australia
Coordinates 34°55′28″S138°35′25″E / 34.92444°S 138.59028°E / -34.92444; 138.59028 Coordinates: 34°55′28″S138°35′25″E / 34.92444°S 138.59028°E / -34.92444; 138.59028
StatusOperational
Security classMaximum
Capacity274 (male only)
Opened1986
Managed by Department for Correctional Services (South Australia)

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References

  1. "Adelaide Remand Centre". Department for Correctional Services (South Australia) . Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  2. "Adelaide Remand Centre". Department for Correctional Services. 1 January 2003. Retrieved 8 July 2020.
  3. "Full Prison Management". Serco. Retrieved 8 July 2020.