BY IAN CROUCH
Maitland Gaol is about to get a major revamp with the announcement today of $10 million in state and federal funding.
The money will allow Maitland Council to transform part of the gaol into boutique accommodation, open up the guard towers to visitors for the first time and upgrade the entry to a reconfigured destination cafe.
The redevelopment is expected to create 30 jobs during construction.
Council hopes to attract private investment to develop a hotel next to the site.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce and Deputy Premier Paul Toole will announce the funding on Friday.
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