Victoria's Port Phillip Prison set to close as new facility opens

One of Victoria's largest prisons will close by next year, with prisoners set to be moved to a $1.1 billion facility.

Port Phillip Prison will close by next year, with prisoners set to be moved to a new $1.1 billion facility.

Staff at both closing prisons will be given the opportunity to work in other roles within the justice system or accept redundancy packages.Port Phillip Prison will close by next year.

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