State Correctional Institution – Benner Township

State Correctional Institution – Benner Township, commonly referred to as SCI Benner, is a Medium-Security correctional facility for males located in Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania.

The construction of SCI Benner was approved with the passage of the 2008 Capital Budget.

Groundbreaking was held in August 2009, and in March 2011, the first footer was in place.

Costing $200 million to construct, the prison consists of 46 acres inside the perimeter's fence and 589,492 square footage under roof.

An addition of a 50,000 Correctional Industries laundry facility is planned, bringing the building count to 26.

SCI Benner Township overhead view