Major Capital Projects

The Corrections Capital Asset Management Plan (CAMP) Phase 1 Project is part of a multi-year plan to address current inmate overcrowding and meet future capacity demands in correctional centres in British Columbia.

CAMP Phase 1 includes a total of $185 million in capital between 2008/09 and 2011/12 for four separate projects. Of these, one project exceeds $50 million: the building of a correctional centre which will add 200 cells to the current provincial capacity by spring, 2012. The total cost of this project will be refined during the planning phase. During 2008/09, $1.0 million will be spent on planning and consultation.

The benefits of the project include reduced overcrowding, risk of inmate disturbances, staff assaults and liability to lawsuits, and increased ability to meet the needs of inmates and families.

Challenges associated with the project are possible project delays, which could lead to cost escalation and risks to staff and public safety due to prolonged overcrowding.