Darling Downs Correctional Centre

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Darling Downs Correctional Centre
Darling Downs Correctional Centre
Location Toowoomba, Queensland
StatusClosed
Security classMinimum
Capacity140
Opened1994
Closed2012
Managed byQueensland 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]

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The prison closed in 2012 as part of a cost cutting measure. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ "Southeast Qld prison to be closed". 9 News. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  2. 1 2 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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