Townsville Correctional Centre
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| Name of General Manager | Mr. Jon Francis-Jones |
| Year of Establishment | 1893 |
| Postal Address | PO Box 5574, Townsville QLD 4810 |
| Street Address | Dwyer Street, Townsville QLD 4811 |
| How to Get There | A bus service is available for visitors. Contact Detour Coaches on Non Toll Free 4728 2416. |
| Phone no. | (07) 4799 844 |
| Population | |
| Capacity | 503 |
| Number of Staff | |
| Health Care Services | |
| Education & Skill Development | Employment: -Laundry -Tailor shop -Plant nursery -Farm industries |
| Level of Security | Maximum security men prisoners |
| Availability of Activities | |
| Contact with Outside World | Visiting times for Secure unit: Saturday: 09:30-10:45 Visiting times for R19/R20, McCann accommodation, Village accommodation: Saturday and Sunday 12:15-13:45 Visiting times for McCann accommodation and Village accommodation: Saturday and Sunday 14:45-16:00 Visiting times for protection male: Sunday 09:00-10:45 Visiting times for Male farm complex: Saturday and Sunday 12:45-16:00 |
| Time Out of Cell | |
| Remarks | The centre holds innovative projects at the farm facility, including a Eucalyptus plantation providing a daily supply of gum leaves to a nearby animal sanctuary. |
