Correctional Centre unlocks its doors for Open Days
20 Nov 2010 - 28 Nov 2010
The brand new South Coast Correctional centre will throw open its normally heavily secured doors to the public on the weekends of 20th and 21d of November and 27th and 28th of November 2010.
The centre is located South of Nowra and is the newest correctional facility in New South Wales. It will house up to 600 male and female inmates once operational.
The upcoming open weekends will be an opportunity for interested members of the public to visit the facility and meet and talk with staff to gain an understanding of the nature, purpose and operations of the centre.
Offsite parking and shuttle bus is provided free of charge.
You will be invited to make a gold coin donation on arrival at the centre with all proceeds going to the Shoalhaven Hospital Linear Accelerator Fund.
Guided tours will take you through the centre and all of its areas. Staff members will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about the functions of the correctional centre. Children accompanied by adults are welcome and food and drinks will be available for purchase.
General Manager of the South Coast Correctional Centre, David White says “This is a unique opportunity for the community to gain an understanding of the new centre and its operations. We are very happy to be able to provide this opportunity to them and pleased to be donating all proceeds to such a great cause”.
Please take the time to read the Terms and Conditions of Entry.
The general public’s safety and enjoyment is very important to centre management and staff. In order to achieve a safe environment during this event the following terms and conditions must be adhered to.
This is a family event. There is a zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs and any persons in the centre grounds who are found to be under the influence, or have possession of these banned items will be refused entry and will be directed away from the centre.
On arriving be prepared for a search upon entry. Your co-operation is appreciated
Prohibited items: Alcohol, Drugs, Gum, Glass, Plastic or Metal Bottles or Cans, Skateboards, any thing sharp or with metal or jagged surfaces. No weapons or projectiles of any kind, or any other items considered to be dangerous or illegal.
One entry/exit policy: Once a person leaves the venue they will not be allowed re-entry.
Follow directions of event staff and security personnel.
Please notify staff on arrival if you have a medical condition.
There will be no pedestrian access to the Correctional Centre.
Transport to the open day tours is only available by Shuttle bus. All parking will be in offsite colour coded locations.
Red location: Nowra Showground (travellers coming from Nowra)
Yellow location: Artie Smith Oval, Bomaderry (travellers coming from North of Nowra)
Blue location: No 4 Forest Road Comberton/ Falls Creek. Intersection of Princes Highway and Forest Road (travellers coming from South of Nowra)
Green location: Bomaderry Railway Station (for those commuting by rail)
Your bus departure times correspond with your booking time. eg: For buses departing between 8.30 and 9.30, please book an 8.30am ticket.
Your most convenient parking location will be identified on your pre- purchased ticket which is available from the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Website at www.shoalhavenentertainment.com.au or by contacting the Box Office on 1300 788 503.
CONTACT: General Manager of the South Coast Correctional Centre
David White on (02) 4424 6052