FOUR new projects, including a 40-bed women’s dormitory and an upgraded ablution system will be constructed at the Bomana Correctional Centre, outside Port Moresby under the Australia–Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership.
The scope of work will include a new administration office, a solar backup power system, the upgraded women’s accommodation and ablution facilities.
Built in the 1960s, Bomana serves as the largest prison in Papua New Guinea, however with the increase in inmate numbers and deteriorating facilities, these projects are priority.
This project aims to strengthen security and operational capacity, improve essential services and provide safer, more appropriate facilities for women in prison.
A meeting held amongst Correctional Service officers in Port Moresby led to the reviewing of the concept designs and PNGCS is now moving to the next stage of construction planning.
CS Commissioner Noel Sarei underscored the importance of upgrading aging infrastructure to support PNGCS operational needs and future priorities.
“We greatly appreciate Australia’s support and look forward to continued collaboration with the Australian Government to strengthen correctional services across Papua New Guinea,” Commissioner Sarei said in appreciation.
The Bomana infrastructural investments form part of the broader Australian Government partnership with PNGCS to strengthen correctional services across the country.
Australia is providing targeted infrastructure upgrades and security improvements to correctional facilities across the Papua New Guinean prisons and technical assistance, leadership development and capacity strengthening for correctional officers across the entire correctional service.
These investments build on ongoing collaboration between Australia and PNGCS to identify infrastructure needs, develop practical solutions and progressively strengthen correctional facilities across the country.
By combining infrastructure investment with institutional strengthening, the partnership is helping PNGCS improve the safety, security and effectiveness of correctional facilities while supporting rehabilitation outcomes and contributing to a stronger law and justice system for Papua New Guinea.
The Australia–Papua New Guinea Law and Justice Partnership is a PNG law and justice sector-led initiative.
