The extension means the jail in Leicestershire will be able to hold 250 more inmates when it opens
The prison is being built on the site of the former Glen Parva young offenders institution
Builders are working on the new 1,700 capacity HMP Fosse Way in Glen Parva which is set to open in 2023. "Since approval was first granted we have been proud to have taken advantage of the building of this new prison in our area to team up with stakeholders and give local businesses access and opportunity to bid for work, as well as working with schools to provide an insight into the construction industry for students."It said it would focus on training and resettlement when the prison opens next year.
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