Question
Number
903
Subject
Correctional Services
(Symonston Remand Centre)
(Symonston Remand Centre)
Asked by
Kikkert, Elizabeth
Directed to
Minister for Corrections
Question asked on
21 September 2022
Answer due on
23 October 2022
Question asked
What is the current usage status of the former Symonston Remand Centre.
Answer
Answer Published
11 October 2022
Answered by
Minister for Corrections
Answer
The Symonston Correctional Centre (SCC) is no longer fit for use as a correctional facility. While the SCC is still declared as an ACT Correctional Centre, it would require extensive works to bring the current infrastructure to an acceptable security and safety standard as a full-time correctional facility and it remains closed for this purpose. The SCC is used on occasions by ACTCS and other JACS agencies for training purposes.