The construction of the barracks follows a needs analysis undertaken by Papua New Guinea-Australia Policing Partnership (PNG-APP) in 2014.
The study identified a chronic shortage of accommodation, particularly for single officers in the National Capital District and Lae.
The new accommodation provides upgraded living quarters, kitchens, laundry facilities and has a total capacity of 280 beds. The first and the second building have two single beds in each room whilst buildings three and four have one single bed in each room.
