- Published:
- Monday 22 July 2024
The Allan Labor Government is getting on with delivering world-class healthcare for families in Melbourne’s south-east, as the $1.1 billion Frankston Hospital redevelopment reaches structural completion.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas today visited the site where the new clinical services tower has ‘topped out.’
The redevelopment will deliver 12 levels of clinical services, 130 more beds, an expanded emergency department, a rooftop helipad, new spaces for mental health and oncology services, and 15 new operating theatres.
Once complete, the Frankston Hospital will have capacity to treat approximately 35,000 more patients each year – cutting wait times and reducing pressure on surrounding hospitals.
With more families choosing to make Frankston home, the redevelopment will also deliver expanded women's and children's services – including a new maternity, obstetrics and paediatric wards, a women's clinic, and a special care nursery.
The redevelopment’s design draws inspiration from the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region, reflecting the natural landscape through use of colour, material, and texture throughout the building.
The redevelopment is also providing a major boost to the local economy, supporting up to 1,700 jobs during construction, with works now moving to focus on the installation of the striking façade and the internal fit-out.
Construction of main works, including the clinical services tower, is on-track for completion in late 2025, before opening in 2026.
Quote attributable to Premier Jacinta Allan
“We’re transforming health services for families right across Melbourne’s south-east – delivering world-class healthcare closer to home.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas
“It is exciting to see the Frankston Hospital redevelopment move another step closer to completion – transforming health services for local families.”
Quote attributable to Member for Frankston Paul Edbrooke
“This project is delivering thousands of jobs to our local community, and we’re thrilled to see this construction milestone reached.”
Quote attributable to Member for Carrum Sonya Kilkenny
“The redeveloped Frankston Hospital will deliver for local families – with a new dedicated pediatric zone which will provide specialist care for patients, families, and carers when they need it most.”
Quote attributable to Member for Hastings Paul Mercurio
“The redeveloped hospital will deliver new spaces for mental health and oncology – improving patient care in Hastings and surrounds.”