March 20, 2008
CCA wants to build a mega-prison in San Diego County
The private prison company that operates a detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Otay Mesa is proposing to build a nearly 3,000-bed mega-prison nearby.
According to county records, Nashville, Tenn.-based Corrections Corporation of America has applied for a permit to build a "secure detention facility" in two phases on a parcel of about 40 acres northwest of Alta and Lonestar roads. A portion of the latter road has yet to be constructed.
The proposed prison would have 2,880 beds and would employ 375 people, according to an application the company filed.
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