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The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is a branch of the Department of Health (DH) in the Victorian State Government.

We are responsible for the planning and delivery of the Victorian Government’s multibillion-dollar health infrastructure program including $16.6 billion in managed assets and $12.49 billion in planning and delivery.

Our work includes planning and building new hospitals and ambulance stations, aged care and mental health facilities, redeveloping existing hospital facilities, as well as replacing and upgrading engineering infrastructure and medical equipment.

Through strong partnerships with local and federal government, health services, industry and Victorian communities, our expert teams provide innovative and sustainable solutions to ensure our health system meets the current and future needs of all Victorians.

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Awards

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Winner20 July 2022

Digital – Government Services
Melbourne Design Awards 2022
The new Footscray Hospital's virtual engagement room has been recognised as part of the Melbourne Design Awards 2022.

New Footscray Hospital

Winner25 May 2022

Best Healthcare Project
2022 Partnership Awards
The new Footscray Hospital is the largest health infrastructure investment in Victoria’s history.

New Footscray Hospital

Winner11 May 2022

Established Leader
2022 Top 50 Public Sector Women
Deanne Leaver, Executive Director, Asset Development and Infrastructure Advisory Services, has been recognised at the Awards.

Deanne Leaver recognised at the 2022 Top 50 Public Sector Women Awards

Shortlisted26 May 2022

Public Architecture
2022 Victorian Architecture Awards
Designed by Lyons, the Northern Hospital expansion’s architecture reflects the growth and evolution of the hospital.

Northern Hospital expansion - Stage 2

Shortlisted21 April 2022

Leading Woman in Infrastructure
2022 Partnership Awards
Tina Skliros, Director, Public Private Partnership Project and Project Director for the new Footscray Hospital, has been shortlisted as a leading voice in the industry.

New Footscray Hospital

Shortlisted02 March 2022

Service Design
2021 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards
The 16-bed facility under construction at the McKellar Centre in Geelong has been named a finalist in the 2021 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards for service design.

Mental Health Beds Expansion Program – McKellar Centre

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Corporate news

27 November 2020

Victorian Budget invests $1.87 billion in health, mental health and aged ca...
The Victorian Budget 2020-21 is investing $1.87 billion to upgrade and build new health, mental health and aged care facilities across the state.
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25 November 2020

Victorian Budget delivers $1.22 billion for health infrastructure projects
The Victorian Budget 2020-21 is investing $1.22 billion for health infrastructure projects and grants across the state.
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26 November 2020

Victorian Budget invests $512 million for mental health treatment and suppo...
The Victorian Budget 2020-21 is investing $512 million to improve access to mental health treatment and support.
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Victorian Health Building Authority
  • Location
  • 35 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Last updated: 06 September 2022