A presentation of the architectural, functional and utility concept of the “Building of penitentiary complex in Chmielów” investment by F-11 Design Studio from Cracow took place in the District Inspectorate of Prison Service headquarters in Rzeszów. One could see, for the first time, what the new penitentiary unit will look like.
The meeting was chaired by Dr. hab, architect Marcin Furtak, Professor of the Krakow University of Technology. The 3D presentation of the multimedia visualization alone took almost 60 minutes. At the meeting, the professor presented and discussed the architectural, functional and utility solutions, covering the land management and location of all buildings, with a full view of the buildings, the cross-sections and the floor plans of all buildings, with functional layout of the rooms and the facade of the building colours in two variants. The purpose of the meeting was not only the familiarisation with the solutions proposed by the designer, but also the opportunity to discuss them. Experts from all departments of the Prison Service were still able to raise their last concerns and dwell on possible alterations, and there is no doubt that only a small step remains to be taken to the final approval of the project.
Let us recall that, in accordance with the project "Pilot penitentiary complexes” guidelines, co-financed by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014–2021 under the Justice Operational Program, a new housing pavilion for about 200 female inmates and a production hall, where the inmates will be employed, will be built in Chmielów. Moreover, a so called halfway house will be built to complement the rehabilitation of the inmates. The halfway house in an innovative unit, where the female inmates will be prepared, in the conditions resembling freedom, for living after the discharge.
Tekst: Jarosław Wójtowicz
On 29 April 2021, in the Outer Ward in Chmielów a coordination meeting on the implementation of the object of the contract for the execution of the project documentation, obtaining the building permit for the investment job called "Construction of the penitentiary complex in Chmielów” was held. The meeting was attended by architects from F-11 Design Studio, representatives of Regional Inspectorate of Prison Service in Rzeszów, and representatives of the of Penal Facility in Dębica Outer Ward in Chmielów, together with the Deputy Director Mjr. Jacek Paśko
An on-site-verification of the unit area was performed. In the near future, geodesists will appear on the site of the investment to perform a geodetic inventory linked to the mapping for design purposes and geologists who will determine the geotechnical conditions for the installation of the designed objects.
At the next coordination meeting, the project unit will present proposals of lad development solutions, such as location of buildings, transport lines, parking, entry to the unit, location of exterior fences and interior amenities, etc...
This is the next stage of the creation of a modern penitentiary facility in Podkarpacie. As part of the project called "Pilot penitentiary complexes" co-financed by the Norwegian Financial mechanism 2014–2021 under the Justice Operational Program it is scheduled to support Penal facility in Dębica, in particular the Outer Ward in Chmielów. According to the financial provisions of the project, there will be a residential Pavilion for about 200 sentenced women and a production hall for persons serving prison sentences. In addition, an innovative facility called a transitional house will be created to complement the social reintegration process at the penitentiary unit in which, under conditions similar to the normal conditions, inmates will be preparing for the completion of the custodial sentence. In addition to the investment, the Prison Service Staff in The Outer Ward in Chmielów will be provided with training and education support based on modified training methods.
Text, photos – Tomasz Biały
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Beginning of works on Chmielów Penitentiary
On 8 April 2021, a contract was signed at the District Inspectorate of Prison Service in Rzeszów for the execution of project documentation as part of the investment task ‘Construction of a penitentiary complex in Chmielów’. The F-11 Design Studio will design one of the most modern penitentiary complexes. On behalf of the contractor, the contract was signed by Professor Marcin Furtak and the District Inspectorate of the prison Service in Rzeszów was represented by Mjr. Jarosław Wójtowicz. According to the contract, the project works will take place in two stages. The first one, including the development of an architectural, functional and utility concept, will last until the end of July. The next step is to complete the design documentation and obtain permission to build the penitentiary complex in Chmielów. This task should be completed in November this year.
Worth reminding is the fact, that under the project called "Pilot Penitentiary Complexes" co-financed by the Norwegian Financial Mechanism 2014–2021 under “Justice” Operational Program it is scheduled to support Penitentiary Facility in Dębica, the Outer Ward in Chmielów in particular. According to the financial provisions of the project, there will be a residential Pavilion for about 200 sentenced women and a production hall for persons serving prison sentences. In addition, an innovative facility called a Transitional House will be created to complement the social reintegration process at the penitentiary unit in which, under conditions similar to the normal conditions, the inmates will be preparing for the termination of their imprisonment. Moreover, the project resources will cover, apart from the investment, training and education support for the staff of Chmielów Outer Ward which will be covered by modified training methods for the Prison Service staff under the Norwegian Financial Mechanism project.
ontent, photo - Grzegorz Data
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Modern Penitentiary facility will be constructed in Chmielów
Among other things, there will be a therapeutic ward for women who are addicted to alcohol. The unit will also be innovative because in part of the building there will be no bars on the windows, friendly rooms for family meetings, and part of the complex will not be surrounded by a wall.
The first transitional house in Poland will be established in Chmielów, where women who are approaching end of their imprisonment will be able to prepare for their life in freedom – in cooperation with the Probation Service or non-governmental organisations. The cost of the investment will be about PLN 50 million and will be covered by the Norwegian funds. It will be one of five such facilities in the country. The rest will be built in Kamińsk, Koziegłowy, Sosnowiec and Radom.
These facilities will be modelled on Scandinavian penitentiary thought – emphasized General Director of Prison Service General Jacek Kitliński.
The new penitentiary complex in Chmielów will include a production hall where the imprisoned women will find employment. Some companies have already declared their cooperation under the "Work for Prisoners" program.
The Chmielów is a small town in the commune of New Dęba. It lies at the railway line of Rowadów-Dębica. It is also planned to expand the nearby express way. This is important for the transportation of the future inmates and for their ability to stay in touch with their relatives or other people.
The construction of a penal facility in this area will allow the use of Detention Facility in Nisko personnel, which was closed last year. It will also be an opportunity to find a job for other inhabitants of the region. About 100 people will be employed in the new facility. A modern penalty facility also means additional development opportunities for local service companies and retail outlets.
