For Immediate Release
Contact: Barbara J. Bogo
Oldcastle Precast Modular Group
215.453.3605
Barbara.bogo@oldcastleprecast.com
http://www.oldcastleprecast.com

Construction underway @ CCA's Red Rock Correctional Center, AZ

Construction of the precast modules for the Red Rock Correctional Center in Eloy, Arizona is underway at the Oldcastle Precast plant located in Chandler, Arizona where the 876 fully-outfitted precast concrete prison cells and 30 shower modules are being manufactured. These modules will be used to construct the five new campus style inmate housing units which have been design by the DLR Group located in Omaha, Nebraska and are being constructed by Moss & Associates headquartered in Ocala, Florida.

Precast concrete prison cell construction were selected because it has three key advantages over standard construction, speed, cost and security. Due to its strong, durable nature precast concrete offers a highly secure structure. Precast structures are inherently resistant to fire, wind and seismic loads, assault, bullets, vandalism and prisoner escape. When you combine precast's monolithic design reinforced with welded wire security mesh, it becomes virtually impossible to penetrate. Monolithic precast modules create cells with a reduced number of joints, a high degree of uniformity between units, and smooth walls that prevent inmates from chinking holes in which to hide contraband such as drugs and homemade knives all adding to a facility that has a high degree of security.

Casting the correctional cells in Chandler, Arizona and shipping them less than 60 miles to the Eloy , AZ site for erection will save time and money when compared with competing systems. While the precast cells are being manufactured the foundation and site work are being completed. As soon as the cast in place slab is completed the precast cells will reach the site ready for installation. The first two housing units are scheduled for June 2005.

When the housing units are in place, the dayroom floor can be poured and the roof system can be installed. At that point, the mechanical and electrical trades and any other finish work can be completed in an enclosed environment.

When all trades are complete the Corrections Corporation of America will have a brand new high performance, durable and secure detention facility.

Oldcastle Precast Modular Group, a leader in precast concrete, operates over 60manufacturing plants in the United States and Canada. For additional information onOldcastle or the products they offer visit their website at http://www.opmg.com or call (215)257 2255.
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