Villawood. New detention facility considered

A $1.1 million Federal Government study is close to being finalised for a new facility to replace the detention centre at Villawood on, or near, its current site or closer to Sydney Airport. Funding for the new centre is expected in next year’s Budget, according to The Sun-Herald. Villawood was recently given $7 million to improve visitor facilities and detainee accommodation but refurbishment beyond that at the current site is unlikely as the buildings are ‘aged and dilapidated’.