The works are part of a $47 million statewide plan to combat radicalisation in the prison system and will create new roles for frontline staff.

Corrective Services NSW Commissioner Peter Severin said Corrective Services is also investing in phone-jamming at Goulburn, rendering useless any mobile phones smuggled into the prison.

“This is a significant monetary investment in high-tech equipment, which will be rigorously tested to ensure it has no impact on any surrounding properties,” Commissioner Severin said. 

“Corrective Services is also refocussing our objectives, so we can meet the NSW Premier’s targets for reducing reoffending and domestic violence, through an increase in rehabilitation and programs for offenders.”