Following a year-long construction, the new Caboolture watchhouse with bigger and more modern facilities has opened in Moreton Bay.
Unveiled in mid-June 2021, the new Caboolture watchhouse is expected to boost the capabilities of the Caboolture Police Station and Moreton District Office in ensuring the safety of the community.
The former watchhouse had just 14 beds but the new building could now accommodate 40 individuals at a given time, who will be monitored with state-of-the-art tools and equipment.
“The rapid growth of this region in recent years means police facilities need to keep pace with the requirements of the local community,” Mark Ryan MP, Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, said during the opening ceremonies, which was also attended by Commissioner Katarina Carrol. “With the population increasing in suburbs north of Brisbane, modern facilities like this one are vital to maintaining community safety.”
Commissioner Carol said that this $14.4 million building will allow the police to continue their work to uphold a high standard of service. The new Caboolture watchhouse is also home to the police’s support staff from the Caboolture Prosecution Corp, Domestic and Family Violence Unit, Moreton District Youth Co-Responder Team and the Moreton District Tasking and Coordination Unit.
“Housing important specialist units within this building ensures our officers are available where they are needed throughout the Moreton District.”
Meanwhile, Terry Young MP had the chance to tour the facilities as well and said that whilst it was unfortunate they needed to expand the facilities to accommodate more prisoners, the completion of this project will be a big help to the police units.
According to the Queensland Police Service, about 4,000 and 5,000 prisoners are processed annually at the Caboolture Watchhouse.
