Proposed Toronto South Detention Centre

Economic Benefits

The following anticipated economic benefits are related to the construction and operation of the Toronto South Detention Centre:

• An estimated $100 to 120 million in salaries will be paid out to construction workers during the project
• Roughly 2,900 person years of employment throughout the economy will be generated from the project
• Hundreds of correctional services jobs will be located at Toronto South Detention Centre when the project is complete

While the anticipated economic benefits created by Toronto South Detention Centre will be spread throughout the GTA and Ontario, local business of all kinds will likely receive the greatest benefit.