HM Prison Barwon, Maximum security prison in Lara, Victoria, Australia
HM Prison Barwon is a maximum security facility in Lara divided into several accommodation units that operate at different security levels. The complex includes dedicated sections designed to house high-risk inmates and those requiring protective custody.
Operations began in January 1990 following construction by Thiess Contractors, marking the first Victorian prison designed specifically with a unit management system. This approach established a new model for secure facility design in the state.
The facility incorporates programs in horticulture, metal fabrication, and laundry operations to develop vocational skills among the prison population.
Visitors should arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled appointments to complete security procedures. Weekend access is available through a courtesy bus from Lara Railway Station for those without private transportation.
The Olearia unit houses 40 single cells with independent facilities, purpose-built for managing the most high-risk inmates within the complex. This isolated design allows for intensive monitoring and care of the most challenging cases.
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