THE Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) on Monday led the groundbreaking of a P470-million prison facility to be constructed on a 60-hectare site in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, following a land donation from the provincial government.

In a statement, BuCor said the project is part of its mandate to expand prison infrastructure and strengthen the safekeeping and rehabilitation of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).

The project, awarded to the joint venture of Front Nine Konstruct Builders and Qonstech Construction Corp., is slated for completion by the end of 2027.

BuCor said the facility will have a capacity of up to 7,500 PDLs and will house maximum, medium, and minimum-security camps, a reception and diagnostic center, a drug treatment and rehabilitation unit, and a correctional institution for women. It will also include vocational and livelihood facilities, agricultural production areas, courtrooms, and personnel housing.

The agency added that the complex will be equipped with perimeter fortifications, guard towers, controlled entry points, surveillance systems, and solar-powered lighting to enhance security and efficiency.

BuCor said the project is expected to generate employment during construction and operations, stimulate local economic activity, and support infrastructure development in the area. — Erika Mae P. Sinaking

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