Phase two of the Mazaruni Prison Rehabilitation Project has been completed and is expected to be operational in a few weeks. Officer-in-Charge of the location, Carlton Cameron noted that Phase Two, which is a pivotal project aimed at enhancing the correctional infrastructure, will house 200 inmates.
Additionally, construction of Phase Two of the fence is currently at 98 per cent completion. It is expected to cost over $66 million. This project is a significant step towards fortifying the security infrastructure of the prison, thereby ensuring a safe and controlled environment within the premises.
In relation to other projects, the boundary fence and watchtower construction is currently at 80 percent completion. Meanwhile, the officers’ mess reconstruction, designed to provide recreational space for both senior and junior officers, is being done to the tune of over $57 million. It is already at 30 percent completion.
