The Northern Territory Government is planning new large-scale correctional facilities in Darwin, adjacent to the existing Darwin Correctional Precinct, including a men's remand and intake centre and a dedicated women's facility. The project is being delivered over two phases:
- Stage One is proposed to address immediate capacity expansion requirements including 850 beds in the men's centre and 200 beds in the women's centre.
- Stage Two proposes to deliver a further 350 beds in the men's centre.
Delivery of the men's facility, under both stages, is proposed to be delivered through a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain model Public Private Partnership with private custodial operations.
The dedicated women’s facility under Stage One will be delivered through a traditional government-led delivery approach, where the NT Government funds design, construction and provides custodial operations.
Key Dates
| Dec 2027 | Expected Contract Award - Men's Correctional Facility |
Funding contributions
| NT Government | |
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The Northern Territory Government has committed $15 million over 2025-26 and 2026-27 to support the procurement process. |
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Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Northern Territory Government |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Aug 2026 | The Northern Territory Government announced the proposed delivery of new large-scale correctional facilities in Darwin, including the release of a business case summary and indicative procurement timeline. The project is estimated to cost between $1.6 billion and $2 billion. |
