Port Phillip Prison
| Port Phillip Correctional Centre | |
| Location: | Laverton, Victoria |
| Status: | Operational |
| Classification: | Maximum (Male) |
| Capacity: | 744 |
| Opened: | September, 1997 |
| Closed: | |
| Managed by: | GSL Custodial Services |
Port Phillip Correctional Centre is a maximum security prison located at Laverton, Victoria, Australia. Construction began in 1994 and was completed in 1996.
Port Phillip Correctional Centre is the primary remand prison for Victoria and also has specialist accommodation for physically or intellectually disabled, hospital services and specialist, management and security units.
The prison is privately run by GSL Custodial Services (previously Group 4 Corrections Services).
Other names for the Port Phillip Correctional Centre are Port Phillip Prison.
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Accommodation units
The prison is separated into thirteen accommodation units. Each cell has a shower, basin, toilet, desk, chair, television, kettle, storage shelves, intercom and bed. Each accommodation unit has its own kitchen, meals room, laundry, day room, recreation area and outside courtyard.
All units are centrally heated and every cell has ventilation and a large window.
In addition, the prison operates a 20-bed inpatient hospital unit.
Controversy
Port Phillip Prison has been the subject of much controversy since opening. Many blame private management of the prison management rather than government manangement for the controversial issues.
Controversies include the deaths of seven prisoners within five months of opening, dangerous prisoners being allowed access to violent video games and movies, and a move to install an ice-cream machine.
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