Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison
Eastern Goldfields Regional Prison is an Australian prison located in South Boulder, Western Australia.
| Location | South Boulder, Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30°47′26″S 121°29′10″E |
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Minimum (small maximum section) (Male and female) |
| Capacity | 350 plus 20 at work camp |
| Opened | October 1980 |
| Managed by | Department of Justice, Western Australia |
Foundation
It replaced the Kalgoorlie Regional Prison in December 1980. The old prison was retained as an annexe to the new prison for three years to hold maximum and medium-security prisoners on a short-term basis. It was closed down permanently with the opening of a maximum-security remand block at the new prison in 1983.
In April 2005, the prison opened the Mount Morgans work camp, which allows approved low-risk prisoners to live, care for themselves and work under supervision in the area. The Mount Morgans work camp was closed in 2011 and 2 months later the brand new Warburton work camp was opened.
A variety of employment and educational activities are available to prisoners. An education officer and tutors provide a range of education activities/courses from basic numeracy and literacy to university subjects. Courses are provided specifically for Aboriginal prisoners. Training is also conducted in a number of trades with formal accreditation gained on completion.