The opening of the new Barlinnie prison in Scotland has been pushed back to 2028, with the projected cost more than doubling to £1 billion. The prison, originally slated to open in 2025, will now be three years late and significantly more expensive than the initial £400 million estimate. The Scottish Government cites inflation due to Brexit and the COVID pandemic as contributing factors to the cost increase.
The opening of the much-delayed new Barlinnie prison has been put back to 2028 and the projected cost has more than doubled to £1 billion.
The 143-year-old HMP Barlinnie was described as not fit for purpose in 2020 and the prison’s governor warned the jail faced a possible “catastrophic failure” if the new prison was pushed back further. The Scottish Government pledged in 2018 to replace the Victorian jail with a new facility. Justice Secretary Angela Constance said: “HMP Glasgow is a bold vision for the future of Scottish prisons that will help reduce reoffending, contribute to less crime, while delivering a considerable economic boost for the city and beyond.
“Delivering the best value has been a key consideration of this project, which will provide more £450 million worth of economic benefits, including jobs and contracts for businesses in Scotland. I very much welcome that at least 50% of project spend will benefit the local supply chain.
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