Maryborough and District Hospital redevelopment

The Maryborough and District Hospital redevelopment is a mix of new building and refurbishment works. It included the construction of a new purpose-built facility to the south of the existing hospital.

The project delivered:

• an urgent care centre
• 32 inpatient beds
• a new maternity unit and birthing suites
• two operating theatres and recovery spaces
• a day medical centre including clinical imaging, pharmacy and pathology services
• consultant suites
• reception area
• 80 extra car parks.

The bigger and better hospital was completed in April 2025.

The project also delivered a range of improvement works.

Completed in late 2025, the improvement works transformed the hospital precinct, with the removal of the hospital’s old Urgent Care Centre and other buildings to reveal the original 1860s hospital façade.

Improvement works also added a new pedestrian ramp to the main entrance, turning circle, additional accessible car parking and native landscaping.

The Maryborough and District Hospital redevelopment aims to achieve the following benefits:

More capacity

The Maryborough and District Hospital redevelopment aims to meet the needs of central Victoria's growing population. The redevelopment means the hospital will be able to treat an extra 4,000 patients each year.

Improved health outcomes for the community

Better access to primary and community health services will provide more people with the care and treatment they need, leading to better health outcomes.

More support for mums

The new birthing suites and maternity beds mean that more mothers will be able to give birth closer to home, their family and loved ones.

Improved staff amenities

A contemporary hospital will provide a safe working environment for staff, promoting employee safety and wellbeing. This will support the Maryborough and District Hospital to recruit and retain staff, as well as continue their training and teaching.

Jobs for Victorians

The project created and sustained around 345 construction industry jobs.

The project's design team worked closely with the Maryborough District Health Service to create a design that further enhances public, patient and staff hospital experience.

Consultation included:

• consultation with staff, patient and carers to ensure consume and user experience were considered
• consultation with representatives of the Dja Dja Wurrung community
• reviewing feedback from broader community.

Community survey

A community survey collected feedback on what the community would like to see in the hospital's communal waiting area, outdoor and terrace spaces. This includes artwork, plants and interactive activities.

The survey was published online on the Engage Victoria website from mid-June to mid-July 2022. The opportunity to get involved was promoted in local media and on social media. Hard copies were available from the hospital.

The feedback from the survey has been collated into a report. The report has been shared with the project team for consideration in the final design of the redevelopment.

Read the community survey report.

Community information session

A community information session was held in August 2022. The session gave the community a chance to see early designs and floor plans for the redevelopment. They were also able to speak to the project team to learn more about the redevelopment.

This project was delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with:

• Maryborough District Health Service
• Silver Thomas Hanley (architects)
• SJ Weir (early works contractor)
• Fairbrother (main works contractor).