24th Feb 2016 07:35
LONDON (Alliance News) - Serco Group PLC said Wednesday it has extended its contract with the Western Australian Government to operate Acacia Prison for a further five years, with the total value of the contract extension expected to be GBP166 million.
The public service provider has run the prison, which is Australia's largest prison, since 2006. The prison houses 1,395 prisoners, and under the contract extension, there is an option to increase prisoner numbers by a further 100.
"I am delighted that the Western Australian Government has chosen to extend their contract with Serco for the operation of Acacia prison. This announcement is not only an endorsement of the work our team at Acacia do, but also of Serco's ability as a prison operator, focusing on the rehabilitation of prisoners and efficient management of prisons, in Australia and elsewhere," said Chief Executive Officer Rupert Soames in a statement.
By Hana Stewart-Smith; [email protected]; @HanaSSAllNews
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