Hobart prison sourcing meals from Victoria after floor fault shuts $19m kitchen
Hobart's Risdon Prison sourced meals from Victoria after its $19.8 million kitchen closed July 10, just three months after opening. A flooring defect with incorrect aggregate mix and poor drainage caused the shutdown. External meals cost upwards of $90,000 weekly for the prison's approximately 840 inmates, with the building contractor covering remediation costs during the defects liability period.
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Published 21 Jul 2026, 08:05 UTC · Updated 21 Jul 2026, 08:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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