Lovers of black comedy await with bated breathe the opportunity for Canberra’s incarcerated population to come into contact with the shiny new human rights compliant prison (aka the Alexander Maconochie Centre) on the edge of town.
Sadly for them the Canberra Times reports that despite an “official” opening before the election the actualy commencement of operations has been delayed, again, with a chance it might all work in March, but no opening date confirmed.
Apparently the delay is costing $25,000 a week, But with potential fines against Bovis Lend Lease for the delays of $44,000 per day it could be a good little earner if it keeps up.