NBRSARCHITECTURE was engaged by Corrective Services NSW to undertake a comprehensive masterplan review of the Cessnock Correctional site, which identified the need for expansion of the existing facility with two new precincts. The expansions includes a new 280 bed minimum security facility, and an additional 320 beds to be added to the existing maximum security facility within an extension of the existing perimeter fence. NBRS were subsequently engaged to design and document the 600 bed expansion project, which also included a review of the existing administration, visits and visitor processing areas, central stores, and industry spaces to ensure the expanded facility met best in class standards.