Galliford Try secures £95m prison contract

Construction group Galliford Try said on Thursday that its building business has been appointed to a £95m contract to deliver a new custodial facility at HMP Rye Hill.

The facility is a privately-run prison which is managed by Onley Prison Services and operated by G4S Care & Justice Services, on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Galliford chief executive Bill Hocking said: "The custodial sector remains an important part of our Sustainable Growth Strategy targeting high-quality projects within the public realm.

"We look forward to working with G4S and the MoJ to deliver this expansion to HMP Rye Hill, improving facilities for staff, prisoners and visitors."