Gippsland hospitals upgrade program

The Victorian Government is delivering a $65 million upgrade to the West Gippsland and Wonthaggi Hospitals through the Gippsland hospital upgrade program.

The hospital updates will make it easier for families across West Gippsland and Bass Coast to get the care they need, closer to home.

West Gippsland Hospital

At West Gippsland Hospital and Cooinda Lodge aged care facility in Warragul, critical infrastructure upgrades will be delivered to ensure the hardworking staff can continue to deliver care for the community.

Detailed planning for a new hospital is also continuing, including looking at possible uses for its historic buildings, once the new site is up and running.

Wonthaggi Hospital

At Wonthaggi Hospital, a new pharmacy, pathology clinic, mortuary and a medical imaging suite will be delivered to ensure the Bass Coast community get the care they need sooner.

Benefits

The Gippsland hospitals upgrade program aims to achieve the following benefits:

Better services closer to home

Upgrades to local health infrastructure will allow local communities across Gippsland to continue to access the care they need, closer to home.

Supporting patient care

Upgraded facilities will support the hardworking Bayside Health and West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff to deliver the best care for the community.

Health service partners

The Gippsland hospitals upgrade program is being delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with:

Health Services:

Bayside Health
West Gippsland Healthcare Group.