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Prison Profiles - Ararat Prison

HM Ararat Prison is located 200 km west of Melbourne. It provides accommodation for prisoners with low to medium security protection requirements, including a high proportion of sex offenders (50 per cent) and protection or special needs prisoners (50 per cent). 

Operator

Corrections Victoria

Security level

Medium

Operational capacity

382 (30 June 2009)

Operational capacity is the total number of places available in which to house prisoners.

Accommodation

Accommodation includes:

• one, two and three-bed accommodation

History

Ararat Prison was opened in 1967, replacing the century-old Ballarat Gaol. Built at an initial cost of $1.25 million, an ongoing redevelopment program has included a new external security fence, new kitchen and mess room, major industries complex, new accommodation and program areas, and a new Visit Centre.