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When Phase I of improvements to the Minnesota Security Hospital (MSH) were completed, BWBR began a phased renovation of the existing older units, facilities and infrastructure. Phase II continues the master plan implementation to improve staff and patient safety by renovating the existing vacated units. This phase also completes the separation of the MSH population from those in the Minnesota Sex Offender Program on the St. Peter Treatment Center lower campus.

The Phase II design replaced the split-level east side living units with new single-level acute housing additions. Pre-transition units on the west side of campus received focused renovations and upgrades to improve safety, security, and comfort, including staff spaces. Shared facilities for vocation, the wood shop, library, gym, craft space, and visitation received safety and aesthetic upgrades. The second new stand-alone 48-bed, non-secure housing building brings the Transition population to a total of 96 beds. Phase II is also designed to Minnesota B3 Guidelines, a LEED-like program adapted for the State of Minnesota.