Designs for new Victorian youth jail begin

Victoria's new youth jail is one step closer, with architecture and design firm HDR appointed principal consultants for the project.

HDR will draw up the master plan for the $288 million Cherry Creek facility, which will include 224 beds, an intensive supervision unit and a mental health unit.

The company has designed state-of-the-art correctional facilities around the world, and the youth justice centre is expected to open in 2021.