Project

Christchurch Men’s Prison Redevelopment Programme

PROJECT STATUS
Detailed Planning
Christchurch Men’s Prison Redevelopment Programme

The Christchurch Men's Prison (CMP) Redevelopment will provide a new prison, which is expected to provide 1,020 new prison beds.

The CMP Redevelopment is being delivered over four phases:

  • Phase One: Will include the delivery of 240 prison beds and has an indicative capital cost of between $700 million to $800 million.
  • Phase Two: Will include the delivery of 240 prison beds and has an indicative capital cost of between $700 million to $800 million.
  • Phase Three and Four: Will include the delivery of 540 prison beds, with costs and timelines yet to be announced.

Phases One and Two are being delivered as a Public Private Partnership, with the successful proponent responsible for the design, construction, finance and maintenance of both phases for a 25-year term.

Key Dates

2025 EOIs Open
2025 Expected Shortlisted Bidders Announced
2026 Expected Preferred Bidder Selection
2026 Expected Financial Close
Dec 2029 Expected Operations Commencement: Phase One
Aug 2032 Expected Operations Commencement: Phase Two

Procurement

Procurement note:

The NZ Government has confirmed the project will be delivered through a PPP.

PROJECT HISTORY

Feb 2025 The NZ Government hosted a market briefing on the project outlining the four phases of the Programme, estimated costs and procurement and delivery timelines. The brief also confirmed that the project will be delivered through a Public Private Partnership.
Mar 2025 The NZ Government announced that between NZ$700 million and NZ$800 million in funding will be allocated to the project in the 2025-26 Budget for Phase One.
Sector
Social
Procurement approach
Confirmed PPP |
Location
New Zealand |
Resources
Tender notices
2025/02/26 - Market Brief