Early works agreement signed for site preparation work for New Adult Corrections Facility

On Monday, ground was broken on East White Hills Road at the site of the new Her Majesty’s Penitentiary, as a result of an Early Works Agreement valued at approximately $1.5 million that allows the preferred proponent to begin site preparation while the full, comprehensive project agreement is being finalized.

The agreement includes:

• Clearing and grubbing of the site.

• Eight-foot perimeter site fencing installation.

• Erosion and sediment control.

• Cut-off ditch and temporary stormwater storage along the front portion of the site to control site water.

• Stripping, sorting and stockpiling of topsoil for future use.

• “Soft” design start, including precast cell plywood mock-ups.

On June 9, 2025, a Preferred Proponent Letter was sent to New Avalon Corrections Partners, signalling that the Provincial Government has accepted their Request for Proposals submission and is ready to begin finalizing the Project Agreement.