NIPS Annual Report and Accounts 2012-13 - Department of Justice

2012-2013
CAPITAL COSTS
During the year the NI Prison Service invested further in its prison estate and infrastructure incurring £7,284k
(2011-12, £18,998k) in expenditure on capital assets. Details of the movement of property, plant and
equipment and intangible assets are set out in Notes 8 and 9 to the Financial Statements. There were notable
improvements undertaken to the estate during the year with more than 50 projects having been undertaken. A
sample of the projects undertaken are summarised below:-
• New Cell Accommodation Maghaberry
The completion of new cell accommodation at Maghaberry created an additional 120 cells at the site. The
new build provides safer cell furniture, anti-ligature windows, in cell sanitation and enhanced fire safety
measures together with specialist cells provision.
• Biomass Boiler
To reduce the prisons carbon footprint a new 500kw Biomass Boiler has been installed at Maghaberry.
• Upgrades at Hydebank
A rolling programme of improvements to upgrade the two oldest accommodation blocks at Hydebank (Elm
/ Willow) commenced in 2012-13.
• Energy / Environmental Projects
During the last twelve months many environmental improvements have been added to the prison estate
including solar panels, air source heat pump, rainwater harvesting and water saving devices.
• Older Prisoner Unit Magilligan
A range of improvements have been made to this H-block in response to disability access surveys as this
block houses a more elderly population.
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