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Prison Profiles - Tarrengower Prison

HM Prison Tarrengower is a minimum security women's prison with an emphasis on release preparation and community integration.

Operator

Corrections Victoria

Security level

Minimum

Operational capacity

54 (30 June 2009)

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

Accommodation

Accommodation includes:

• ten self-contained units providing single room accommodation, with shared kitchen and living areas in each unit.

History

Originally a farm, the prison was opened in January 1988 after the property was purchased and accommodation units were built. Tarrengower is the only minimum security female prison in Victoria. It is situated 136km north of Melbourne, 2.5km from the Maldon township.