Western Plains Correctional Centre will start taking prisoners from mid-2025 as part of major reforms to the men’s prison system. Find out more: Major reforms to the men’s prison system announced.
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Street address
1140 Bacchus Marsh Rd
Lara
VIC
3212
Prison profile
Security level
Maximum
Accommodation
The prison includes a number of administration, accommodation, health and prison industry buildings and will offer programs designed to reduce the risk of prisoners reoffending, maximise their chances of successful reintegration back into the community and keep staff safe.