History Alexander Maconochie Centre

the alexander maconochie centre has been subject of controversy during planning, construction, , period post opening. chief criticism related facility s large initial cost estimates , larger final price tag. on 21 january 2009 standing committee on justice , community safety of act government resolved inquire , report on circumstances surrounding delay in commencement of operations of centre, cost of delays act government, impact of delays, if any, on delivery of corrective services. @ same time, there confusion between act , nsw governments willingness , ability of corrective services nsw continue accept act prisoners, due overcrowding in nsw facilities:

the cessation of transfers of prisoners nsw never satisfactorily explained.... cessation of transfers of prisoners nsw in december 2008 added pressure on act remand facilities , contributed further failure human rights compliant.

in january 2010 reported average cost of housing inmate in alexander maconochie centre a$504 per day, more double amount new south wales government charged act government housing inmates before centre opened.