McNeil Island CC Closure July 1, 2010

McNeil Island CC Closure - The declining prison population requires the closure of a major institution. Because of its isolation and high cost the budget assumes closure of McNeil Island Corrections Center on July 1, 2010. The Special Commitment Center will remain on the Island and the Department of Health and Social Services will assume responsibility for Island operations, including security at the Steilacoom dock, operation of the wastewater treatment plant and fire department, and transport of staff and visitors. The proposed capital budget includes funding to relocate the Correctional Industries on McNeil Island; laundry operations will move to the Washington Corrections Center for Women (Purdy), the meat plant will relocate to Coyote Ridge Corrections Center (Connell) and the furniture factory will move to Stafford Creek Corrections Center.