Thanks for these pictures, JoeGoaUk. I really like the design of this new jail. Judging from the lack of coconut trees, the jail is on the plateau above Colvale? My second question, is it near the fiberglass factory or is it on the opposite side of the road?
Mervyn New Central Jail, Colvale Goa Central Jail or ‘Correctional Home’ (Phase I) inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar on 30th May 2015 at Colvale Goa. Phase I which is about 80% of the total project cost about Rs. 72 crores (of the estimated cost 107.72 of whole project, area 2,25,034 sq mts,). I think the work on the project started in the year 2010. The first phases consist of three barracks – two of which will be used to house the prisoners (see Convicts block / under Trial Block), staff quarters, kitchen, administrative block, 15-bedded hospital and a dental unit Soon, all the inmates of Central Jail Aguada and others will be shifted here.. Remaining work, they say will be completed within 8-9 months or by March 2016. Earlier, the project missed several (completion) dates and the matter was even referred to the court.
