hm melbourne assessment prison

align=center colspan=2\|Australian Prisons
align=center colspan=2\|HM Melbourne Assessment Prison
style=width:80px\|Location:	Melbourne, Victoria
tatus:	Operational
lassification:	Maximum Security
apacity:	280
pened:	April 6 1989
losed:
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The HM Melbourne Assessment Prison is located in Spencer Street, Melbourne, Victoria. The prison is also known by the nickname The Map. Previously known as the Melbourne Remand Centre, the Melbourne Assessment Prison was originally built to accommodate Melbourne's remand prisoners. In 1997 the prison became the main reception prison for all male prisoners in Victoria. Initial planning for the prison commenced in 1974. Construction commenced in December 1983 and was completed in 1989 at a cost of $80m. The prison was officially opened on April 6 1989, and received its first prisoners on May 29 1989.

Hm Melbourne Assessment Prison

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