The expanded Angliss Hospital in Ferntree Gully will open its doors on Wednesday 15 July, marking the completion of a $112 million redevelopment aimed at increasing capacity and improving access to care for Melbourne’s outer eastern suburbs. The four-storey addition has been designed to bring more services closer to home as demand for healthcare continues to rise alongside population growth in the region.
The new building includes four operating theatres to support both same-day and overnight surgeries, a 32-bed inpatient unit, and additional spaces for outpatient services. Health authorities say the redevelopment will allow the hospital to treat around 1,300 more patients each year, easing pressure on emergency departments and inpatient wards across Eastern Health services. Officials also point to workforce expansion linked to the project, with 49 new full-time equivalent roles created for clinical and support staff.
During a visit to the site ahead of the opening, Premier Jacinta Allan and Health Minister Harriet Shing viewed the completed facilities as staff prepared for incoming patients. The government says the redevelopment forms part of broader health infrastructure investment across the state, which it states has included the construction of multiple new public hospitals in recent years and expansion of the health workforce.
Local representatives also welcomed the project, with Member for Monbulk Daniela De Martino highlighting improved access to modern facilities closer to home, while Member for Bayswater Jackson Taylor said the upgrade reflects commitments made to the community. The government has also reiterated its position on maintaining investment in public health services, while criticising the opposition’s past record on hospital management, a point that remains part of ongoing political debate in Victoria.
The expansion comes as forecasts suggest the local population could exceed 900,000 by 2036, placing additional pressure on existing health infrastructure. Health planners say the upgraded Angliss site will play a role in meeting that demand, with services expected to scale in line with future needs across Melbourne’s east.
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