Residents across Maryborough and the surrounding region can now access world-class healthcare closer to home with the completion of the Allan Labor Government's expansion and upgrade of Maryborough and District Hospital.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Member for Ripon Martha Haylett today officially opened the hospital's $115 million new facility as it prepares to admit its first patients next week and announced a funding boost to bring the new facility online.
The opening is backed by an $11.7 million investment - which will help the hospital to hire more staff, install new equipment and set up the new facility.
The new state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility will mean the hospital's dedicated doctors and nurses can treat an additional 4,000 patients every year - supporting demand in the growing region.
The upgrade has delivered a new urgent care centre, a 32-bed inpatient unit, two operating theatres and recovery spaces, and a day medical centre with imaging, pharmacy, and oncology, dialysis and infusion services.
Local mums will also be able to give birth closer to home, with the upgrade delivering a new maternity unit that includes birthing suites - meaning women with uncomplicated pregnancies no longer need to travel to nearby towns with larger hospitals to have their babies.
The modern design and layout will also improve patient flow and deliver a safer and more efficient workplace for staff and better care for patients. It also includes new consultant suites, a reception area and additional carparking.
The project was delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority and builder Fairbrother Construction and created and sustained more than 340 local jobs during peak construction.
Work is continuing on the new state-of-the-art logistics hub which will streamline logistics for the redeveloped hospital, making it faster and more efficient to distribute supplies throughout the hospital.
The $4.3 million project will enhance storage and handling capacity, improve linen services, and upgrade waste management.
The hub will also strengthen infection control measures by providing a segregated space for linen handling, hot water equipment wash bays, and an expanded space for clinical waste storage.
The Labor Government's record investment in health for the Goldfields region also delivered a new $4 million student accommodation facility at the Maryborough Hospital which opened in 2023.
As stated by Premier Jacinta Allan
"Our massive upgrade of Maryborough Hospital means local families can continue to access the high quality care and treatment they need - close to home."
As stated by Minister for Health Mary-Anne Thomas
"This massive expansion and redevelopment will help our dedicated doctors and nurses treat an extra 4,000 patients every year, ensuring Maryborough locals have access to the healthcare they need and deserve, when they need it."
As stated by Minister for Health Infrastructure Melissa Horne
"We have delivered the biggest infrastructure project in Maryborough's history - giving local families access to world-class healthcare, in the best possible facilities."
As stated by Member for Ripon Martha Haylett
"Our government's continued investments in Maryborough are making sure locals get the best possible care, whilst also giving our nurses and doctors a safe, modern place to work."
