The $1.1 billion redevelopment of Frankston Hospital has completed its first six months of operation, with more than 6,400 surgeries performed and thousands of patients accessing expanded services since the upgraded facility opened in January.
The Victorian Government said the redevelopment has increased the hospital’s capacity by 130 beds and 15 operating theatres, allowing an estimated 35,000 additional patients to receive treatment each year.
During its first six months, the hospital delivered more than 2,300 oncology treatment episodes, cared for more than 730 children and more than 370 chemotherapy patients, and supported more than 870 births.
The redevelopment includes expanded maternity, paediatric, mental health and emergency services. The emergency department now has additional treatment spaces, a redesigned triage area and dedicated assessment zones, while a new rooftop helipad has improved the transfer of critically ill patients.
Premier Jacinta Allan said the project was delivering care closer to where people live. “Labor designed this hospital, built this hospital and opened this hospital and now thousands of Victorians are getting the care they need close to home.”
Health Minister Harriet Shing said access to healthcare should not depend on a person’s financial circumstances. “Labor believes in public hospitals and public healthcare – because your bank balance shouldn’t decide whether or not you get the care you need.”
Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said the redevelopment had improved healthcare access for the local community, describing it as a project that “has transformed how local families get the free public healthcare they need.”
The government used the milestone to draw a contrast with the opposition’s health spending plans ahead of the next state election.
Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said, “Jess Wilson’s $40 billion cuts plan will mean nurses sacked at Frankston Hospital.”
Mordialloc MP Tim Richardson said, “Only Labor will continue to invest in the healthcare local families need.”
Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards said the redevelopment was ensuring residents could receive treatment close to home. “The new Frankston Hospital is making sure no matter your condition or age, you can get care close to home.”
The Frankston Hospital redevelopment is the largest health infrastructure project undertaken in Melbourne’s south-east.
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