Berrima Correctional Centre facts for kids
Sandstone façade of the old Berrima gaol, constructed between 1863 and 1868 under the supervision of Mortimer Lewis
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 Berrima Correctional Centre
Location in New South Wales
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| Location | Berrima, New South Wales |
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| Coordinates | 34°29′15″S 150°20′08″E / 34.48748°S 150.33545°E |
| Status | Open |
| Security class | Minimum security |
| Capacity | 75 |
| Opened | 1839 – 1909; 1949 – 2011; 2016 – present |
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| Managed by | Corrective Services NSW |
| Country | Australia |
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Building details
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| Material | Sandstone and brick |
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| Architect | James Barnet |
| Architecture firm | Colonial Architect of New South Wales |
| Designated: | 21 March 1978 |
| Official name: Berrima Correctional Centre | |
| Designated: | 2 April 1999 |
| Reference #: | 00807 |
The Berrima Correctional Centre is a historic prison located in Berrima, New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the oldest correctional facilities still operating in Australia. The Centre has been open for many years, with some breaks in between. It first opened in 1839 as Berrima Gaol. It closed in 1909, then reopened in 1949 as the Berrima Training Centre. Today, it is known as the Berrima Correctional Centre and reopened in September 2016.
A Look Back in Time
The Berrima Correctional Centre has a long history. It first opened its doors in 1839. Back then, it was called Berrima Gaol. A "gaol" is another word for a prison.
The facility was used until 1909. After a break, it reopened in 1949. This time, it was known as the Berrima Training Centre. It continued to operate until 2011.
In 2016, the centre was reopened. It is now called the Berrima Correctional Centre. It is managed by Corrective Services NSW.
Why is Berrima Centre Special?
The Berrima Correctional Centre is very important. It is one of the few old prison buildings left from before 1840. It shows how prisons were designed a long time ago.
The building is also connected to the history of Berrima town. It is near the old courthouse. Its long history of different uses makes it a special place.
The Berrima Correctional Centre is listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register. This happened on April 2, 1999. This listing means it is a protected historical site.
Photo Gallery
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Cellblock
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Prison yards and catwalk
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The old Berrima Gaol was, in its latter days, a training centre for female convicts
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This notice outside the building outlines the gaol's historical timeline
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Governor's Residence
