'It absolutely was worth it' - Political leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Utah State Prison site, marking the completion of a massive project that began over six years ago.
The prison is one of the most expensive construction projects in state history. It cost over a billion dollars to complete and suffered a number of delays. There were issues with the land itself, then construction and labor complications , tariffs and rising construction costs. More than 1,500 people worked on the new prison through COVID-19 and even an earthquake.
The lower-profile prison campus blends more into the environment around it. There is more of an emphasis on rehabilitation over incarceration in the design. Comprised of 35 different buildings on 200 acres of land, the new Utah State Prison includes new things like dorm-style living and staff working in the cell units. There is an emphasis on natural light, something the old site did not have.
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