Risdon Prison Complex
Below is official information.
The reality is very different as was shown in the NSW Inspector’s Report.
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Name of General Manager | |
Year of Establishment | |
Postal Address | |
Street Address | 672 East Derwent Highway, Risdon Vale |
How to Get There | There are buses to and from Hobart which stops outside the prison complex |
Phone no. | (03) 6216 8180 |
Population | |
Capacity | 280 |
Number of Staff | |
Health Care Services | A medical clinic, consulting rooms, pharmacy and a hospital with six primary care provided at each of the facilities by the Correctional Primary Health Services |
Education & Skill Development | |
Level of Security | Medium - Maximum |
Availability of Activities | |
Contact with Outside World | Visiting times: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday Visit Times 09:15, 10:10, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30 *Bookings made in advance |
Time Out of Cell |