Otago Corrections Facility (OCF)

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OCF was one of four new prisons that opened between 2005 and 2007. A highly secure perimeter fence encloses a large open space containing a range of separate buildings for accommodation and services.

Contact details

Phone:
(03) 417 9300

Postal Address:
Private bag 2000
Balclutha 9240

Physical address:
62 Narrowdale Rd
Milburn

General information

Prisoner capacity: 485
Types of prisoners: Low to high-medium security men
Year established: 2007

Security

OCF is enclosed by a highly secure concrete perimeter fence topped with electrical wire. The area immediately surrounding the fence is equipped with lighting, surveillance and detection equipment.

The prison only has one point of entry which all visitors and staff must pass through. Everyone must pass through a metal detector and have their belongings x-rayed and may also be searched by drug dogs or staff.

Inside the prison there are electronic security devices and cameras, closed circuit TV, video motion detectors, microwave sensors and cell phone jammers.

Reducing re-offending

All prisons provide a range of programmes designed to get prisoners to live offence-free lives once released. The programmes fall into four broad categories:

• motivation to change
• rehabilitation
• education and employment
• reintegration back into the community

Specialist units at Otago Corrections Facility:

• Drug Treatment Unit
• Self-care Units

Prisoner-employment industries at Otago Corrections Facility:

• Dairy farm
• Light engineering workshop
• Timber joinery workshop
• Laundry
• Food preparation and catering
• Grounds maintenance
• Work parties in the local community

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