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 |
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