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Darling Downs Correctional Centre

Coordinates: 27°37′00.66″S 151°49′50.30″E / 27.6168500°S 151.8306389°E / -27.6168500; 151.8306389
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Darling Downs Correctional Centre
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LocationToowoomba, 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]

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

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References

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  1. ^ "Southeast Qld prison to be closed". 9 News. 17 July 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b 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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27°37′00.66″S 151°49′50.30″E / 27.6168500°S 151.8306389°E / -27.6168500; 151.8306389