HM Prison Highland is a prison under construction in the Highlands of Scotland.[1] It will replace HM Prison Inverness.

History

In November 2022, the construction costs rose to £140 million.[2] By 2024, the completion date was delayed to 2026 and the cost increased to over £200M; over four times the original budget.[3]

In August 2024, workers uncovered a 2,000 year old prehistoric settlement.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Cost of new Highland prison swells by £70million to over £200 million". The Herald. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Cost of new Inverness prison increases to almost £140m". BBC News. 8 November 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  3. ^ "New Inverness prison to cost four times more than original price". BBC News. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Prehistoric houses found at site of new Inverness prison". BBC News. 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.

Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HM_Prison_Highland
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