Scenes from the 'Milton Hilton'

Prisoners are searched before leaving the facility to work on the adjoining prison dairy farm.
Prisoners are searched before leaving the facility to work on the adjoining prison dairy farm.
Prisoners are allowed their own TVs, with approval from management. This low-security cell also...
Prisoners are allowed their own TVs, with approval from management. This low-security cell also includes a wooden desk, night light and shower cubicle.
Afternoon tea for prisoners out working is prepared in the kitchen.
Afternoon tea for prisoners out working is prepared in the kitchen.
The mechanical workshop.
The mechanical workshop.
The mechanical workshop.
The mechanical workshop.
A prisoner selects some books to take back to the cell.
A prisoner selects some books to take back to the cell.
A prison break...
A prison break...
Prisoners eating their lunches.
Prisoners eating their lunches.
Aerial view of the prison in March 2007 as it was being prepared for opening.
Aerial view of the prison in March 2007 as it was being prepared for opening.

The Otago Corrections Facility at Milburn has now been open for one year. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery.

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