Darwin Correctional Centre
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Darwin Correctional Centre
 |
| Location |
Darwin, Northern Territory |
| Status |
Operational |
| Capacity |
450 |
| Opened |
1979 |
| Managed by |
Northern Department of Justice |
Darwin Correctional Centre is an Australian prison located in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The prison is the main reception prison in the Northern Territory, and holds inmates from most of the northern parts of the Territory. It is also used to hold illegal immigrants and is a processing point for those facing deportation.
The correctional centre is situated 16 km from Darwin, and is a multi-classification prison with a capacity of 450 prisoners including 130 low security prisoners. The centre was completed in 1979 with an opening capacity of 110 beds.
Main reception prison in the Northern Territory, services most of the northern and metropolitan regions. Holds illegal immigrants and is a general processiong point for those subject to deportation.
Contact details
GPO Box 1407, Darwin NT 0801; Ph: (08) 8922 0111
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Coordinates: 12°26′45″S 130°56′32″E / 12.44583°S 130.94222°E / -12.44583; 130.94222
