Maldives Correctional Service has today begun work to clear the area allocated for the new office building of Maafushi Prison. The area being cleared currently houses a run-down and vacant building.
The purpose of constructing a new building is resolve the space limitation issue faced at the existing office building and consequently house all the departments of the Prison under a single roof. The new office will also help to provide a more efficient and speedier service to prison officers and public. In addition, the new office building will make security measures easier as well as create a favourable environment for the officers and speed up the service provided to the inmates.
The work to clear the area is jointly being carried out by the officers of Maafushi Prison, ESG and ICOST.
