The rebuilding of the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women marked a turning point for correctional design in the state. After catastrophic flooding destroyed the original campus, the new facility was planned from the ground up to support safety, healthcare delivery, rehabilitation, and long-term operational performance.
Willoughby Industries was selected to provide the plumbing fixtures that support daily life across this nearly 300,000-square-foot campus, recently featured by Correctional News. From housing areas to medical and mental health spaces, Willoughby fixtures play a critical role in keeping the facility functioning reliably under constant use.
In a correctional environment, plumbing is not a secondary system. Fixtures are used continuously, exposed to heavy wear, and expected to perform without interruption. When plumbing fails, the impact is immediate. Maintenance demands increase, staff time is diverted, and daily routines are disrupted. That reality makes durable, well-engineered fixtures essential to facility stability.
Willoughby plumbing fixtures are designed specifically for high-use, secure environments where long service life and predictable performance matter. By focusing on durability, cleanability, and ease of maintenance, Willoughby supports correctional facilities in reducing downtime and managing long-term operating costs.
Willoughby is proud to contribute to a project that reflects a new standard in corrections, where infrastructure is built not just to meet code, but to perform consistently for decades in one of the most demanding environments.
Photo Credits: Correctional News