HM Prison Barwon
HM Prison Barwon or informally Barwon Prison, an Australian high risk and maximum security prison for males, is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the township of Lara, near Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The facility is operated by Corrections Victoria. The prison provides accommodation and services for remand and sentenced prisoners detained under Victorian and Federal legislation.
| Coordinates | 37°59′5″S 144°21′9″E |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Maximum |
| Capacity | 478 |
| Opened | January 1990 |
| Managed by | Corrections Victoria |
| Street address | 1140 Bacchus Marsh Road |
| City | Lara, Victoria |
| Postal code | 3212 |
| Country | Australia |
| Website | Official website |
Barwon Prison is located adjacent to the 559-bed medium security Marngoneet Correctional Centre, opened in 2006.
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