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Christchurch Prison Gets Major Upgrade | Christchurch News
Christchurch Men’s Prison is finally getting a $440 million upgrade thanks to a groundbreaking public-private partnership, set to transform the facility with a new high-security unit, a dedicated mental health wing, and a modern health center—all while creating 600 local jobs. Led by Southern Renewal Partners and backed by Serco for long-term operations, the project kicks off this year and wraps by late 2029, with full operations by mid-2030. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop hailed it as a major milestone in New Zealand’s infrastructure future, blending private innovation with government…
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