Project Description

Location: Prince Albert, SK 

The New Living Unit at the Prince Albert Provincial Correctional Centre (PAPCC) is modelled on a design concept constructed for women at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert. The project was developed in conjunction with SPRA Architects and is double the size of the new Living Unit at Prince Grove Correctional Centre, the New Living Unit at PAPCC is designed to accommodate up to 144 men in double bunked cells, using a combination of steel and poured concrete walls. The building consists of two storeys and is clad in brick and metal. It includes four separate units, each with a separate outdoor exercise room. The central control room is located at the centre of the building, with good visibility into each of the four units, allowing staff to provide direct supervision in each unit. The new building also includes a Video Court area, complete with five holding cells and five video court rooms.