In addition, Sikani said there are also plans to turn the Kerevat and Bomana prisons into super-jails.
Speaking at the pass-out parade of 115 warders last Friday, he said criminals were using sophisticated means to execute jail break-outs, break-ins and escapes.
This, he said, left the service no choice but to upgrade its facilities.
Sikani cited the recent Bui-Iebi forced jail escape and the William Kapris escape as examples of prisoners and criminals using sophisticated means to escape from prison.
Sikani said security cameras, body scanners and metal detectors will be installed at the new prison at Baisu.
“CS has the 10-15 year demolition and reconstruction plan already in implementation,” Sikani said.
“This has kicked off in Beon, in Madang, Buimo in Lae, Biru in Popondetta, and recently the ground breaking ceremony on the super-jail in Baisu,” Sikani said.
Sikani said funding for the project came from the Australian government through AusAID and counterpart funding was made available by the PNG government.
Once completed the Baisu super-jail will hold up to 2,000 prisoners and a staff of 1,500.
