Many Westbury residents 'hostile' to jail plan: John Temple

Rob Inglis
Updated September 30 2019 - 6:42pm, first published 6:30pm
Westbury residents have approached Meander Valley councillor and local business-owner John Temple to express their concerns about the state government's proposal to build a Northern prison at the Westbury Industrial Precinct.
Westbury residents have approached Meander Valley councillor and local business-owner John Temple to express their concerns about the state government's proposal to build a Northern prison at the Westbury Industrial Precinct.

When it comes to the proposal to build the Northern Regional Prison outside Westbury, opinions in the local community are polarised.

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Rob Inglis

Rob Inglis

Journalist

Rob Inglis is a reporter with The Examiner, covering state and federal politics. He is based in Hobart.

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