EXCLUSIVE: The consortium responsible for Darwin's new prison was penalised more than $3 million over issues relating to security doors, TVs which allowed pornography to be viewed and a sewerage system which limited prisoners to two toilet flushes per day.
The private consortium behind the Darwin prison was charged more than $3 million for faults in less than three years from when the prison opened its doors.
In the months leading up to the June 2015 abatement, there had also been major issues with power blackouts, including one where guards were forced to lock prisoners in hot cells without running water or flushing toilets. However, it later confirmed Sentinel was being charged to fix sewerage issues at the prison after Attorney General Natasha Fyles provided the same information.In its statement, the department said a new wastewater balance tank began operating in November 2018 and associated treatment infrastructure was being installed at the contractor’s cost.
These costs include $490,000 for the rectifications of ceiling fans following a Coroner’s recommendation, $194,000 to increase the prison’s capacity amid record inmate numbers by converting 40 single cells to double rooms, $80,000 for five new CCTV cameras at the Prisoner Work Release Village and $25,000 for the establishment of a suitable Sorry Business site.
“In this instance, that means that the Department of Correctional Services needs to maintain adequate skills and planning to manage the Deed with Sentinel for 30 years, with an option for a further 10 years.”
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