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Silverwater Correctional Complex
Silverwater Correctional Complex is located 21km west of Sydney's central business district. The complex houses the:
- Silverwater Women's Correctional Centre a maximum security institution for women and the major reception centre for female offenders in NSW.
- Metropolitan Remand & Reception Centre (MRRC) a maximum security correctional facility for men
- Dawn de Loas Correctional Centre Area 1 & 2 is a minimum security correctional centre for men.
Phone
Street address
Holker St
Silverwater NSW 2128
How to get there
Public transport
Check with the Transport NSW Information line 131 500 for up to date timetables for trains and buses.
N.B. The nearest bus stop is Holker St (near Avenue of Africa) Silverwater.
Private transport
Please note if travelling via private transport that visitor parking is very limited. Allow plenty of additional time to find parking.
Visitor information
All visits require bookings. Visit bookings can be made directly with the correctional centre.
Last updated:
05 Jun 2024
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