The Queensland Government has appointed CIMIC Group company CPB Contractors to deliver the Townsville Correction Centre Capacity Uplift Project as Managing Contractor.
Delivered in partnership with Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) and the Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW), the project will provide 400 new beds in 200 additional cells, boosting prison capacity and helping to restore safety in Queensland.
The Townsville Correction Centre Capacity Uplift Project will deliver approximately $730 million revenue to CPB Contractors.
CIMIC Group Chief Executive Officer Jason Spears said:
“These upgrades are essential to strengthening system resilience, maintaining safe operations and supporting the wellbeing of Townsville Correctional Centre’s frontline workforce. CPB Contractors’ security‑led, safety‑first approach underpinned by proven systems, an experienced delivery team and rigorous accountability in live correctional environments, shapes our staging strategy and construction methodology to ensure efficient delivery and certainty of outcome for DHPW and Queensland Corrective Services.”
CPB Contractors Managing Director Craig Nuttall said:
“With decades of experience building correctional facilities to the highest standard, CPB Contractors is committed to delivering this next stage of works safely and with minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Building on our long‑standing history delivering major projects for the Queensland Government, including the Lotus Glen Correctional Centre Redevelopment and Capricornia Correctional Centre, we look forward to continuing our established relationships in Townsville and across the North Queensland region to deliver lasting community benefits through training, employment and procurement opportunities.”
The Townsville Correction Centre Capacity Uplift Project involves significant security enhancements and construction of 200 additional cells to accommodate 400 new beds.