Frankston Hospital redevelopment
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Main entrance: With plenty of natural light, space, and seating, the new entrance aims to put visitors immediately at ease. A café, food precinct and florist will all be located on the ground floor.
Mental health: Large open spaces for therapeutic and recreational activities as well as internal courtyards for fresh air.
Staff amenities: Bright, modern spaces for the hardworking staff at Peninsula Health.
Paediatrics: Designed with children, teenagers and parents in mind, with play spaces for different age groups.
Operating theatres: 15 new operating theatres with modern recovery wards.
New inpatient units: Single and double patient rooms with expansive views and ensuites.
Birthing suites: A calming space for mothers and their newborns.
Rooftop helipad: Treating emergency cases quicker with direct access into the tower.
Sustainability: The new tower is all-electric powered, with 1,600 solar panels and smart rainwater systems installed.
Inner Guidance by Jody Rallah
The metallic inlay mosaic draws inspiration from the resilient and transformative life cycle of short-finned eels (daaagan/ilk), and coastal banksia in Kananook Creek.
The Pillar by Dan Elborne
Standing 3.6 metres high, this sculpture is made from locally sourced sandstone. Over 300 handmade clay pieces were shaped by local community members and hospital staff.
Whispers of the Wetland by Hannah Quinlivan
Located above the main reception, this 28-metre-long mural and sculpture is inspired by the creeks and riverbeds of the Carrum Carrum wetlands.
Beautiful flora and fauna wall graphics feature throughout the new tower’s interior.
In partnership with Koori Materntiy Services, maternity services have been tailored for First Nations women, weaving culture into care with culturally informed waiting rooms, consult rooms and birthing spaces.
Rich in earthy tones, the tower’s façade is made up of more than 4,000 glass, terracotta, and porcelain panels, designed to allow natural light to flood into the hospital.
The new reception area features three massive beams resembling native trees, with seven handcrafted wooden birds watching over, while the ceiling is inspired by sea foam found along the coastline.
Local students roll up their sleeves
Since construction started in 2022, students from St Francis Xavier Primary School have watched the redevelopment come to life from their very own playground.
Walking across the new pedestrian crossing that safely links Beauty Park to the new main entrance, two eagerly enthusiastic students recently helped plant natives in the hospital’s new garden beds.
Growing careers
The Frankston Hospital redevelopment has helped local young people to build their skills and gain real-life employment opportunities.
Over 400 apprentices, trainees and cadets contributed more than 377,000 hours to the project, giving locals like Madison Counsell and Nick Belo mentorship, training, and on-the-job experience.
Madison graduated in 2024 with a Certificate in Construction and the redevelopment’s Be Onsite program supported her transition into an apprenticeship role with Landscape Plus. She has since contributed to the planning, design and planting of more than 11,000m2 of green space using plants from Knoxbrooke Nursery, Australia’s largest social enterprise nursery which employs adults with diverse abilities.
Nick, who had previously studied engineering, came to Australia from Ukraine in 2022 due to the war. He enrolled into a Diploma of Building and Construction at Holmesglen and now works as a graduate site engineer on the project, as part of the Lendlease team.
Meet David O'Shaughnessy, Lendlease Project Director
Tell us about your role as Lendlease Project Director for the Frankston Hospital redevelopment.
I’ve been on the project from the early bid stage, so I have a strong history of the redevelopment and an understanding of what needs to be achieved. I get across all aspects of the project. Noting our fantastic team is doing all the work!
What does a typical day look like for you?
It’s always busy. Meetings, site walks, team check-ins, planning for what’s ahead. No two days are the same, but every day is about keeping momentum, solving problems, and celebrating wins — big and small.
What are some of the challenges the team has overcome on this project?
It’s a complex project. Redeveloping a major hospital while clinical areas are operational has been a challenge. We’ve worked closely with Peninsula Health to ensure the hospital can keep providing the services that they do so well.
As we approach completion of major works, what has given you the most pride on this project?
Seeing the transformation take shape - knowing it will serve the community for generations. But even more than the bricks and mortar, it’s the people: the passionate team, the resilient workforce, and the shared commitment to delivering something truly special.
New era, new name
If you’ve seen the sky sign at the top of the new hospital tower, you will have noticed that Peninsula Health has announced a new name for Frankston Hospital. The new name ‘Peninsula University Hospital’ reflects the hospital’s commitment to world leading health research and training, particularly through its collaboration with Monash University.
It will come into effect when the redeveloped hospital opens to patients in early 2026.
For more information, visit peninsulahealth.org.au.
Meet the faces of Frankston Hospital
Alexia Loizou, Equipment Coordinator, Peninsula Health
Lexi is the Equipment Coordinator in the hospital’s emergency department. She’s excited to see the Frankston Hospital redevelopment bring new equipment upgrades and improvements that will benefit patients and the wider community.
She is also a dedicated athlete, winning the 2019 Women’s Stawell Gift and various other titles including the 2025 Rye Gift.
‘I’ve always seen myself as a bit of a fixer, and that’s exactly what this role is about.’
‘Whether it’s repairing equipment, solving problems or sourcing what’s needed to help our nurses and doctors, I love being able to step in and make things work.’
‘It’s fast-paced, active and constantly changing, which keeps things interesting, and the schedule works perfectly with my running.’
Watch our Faces of Frankston staff video series.
Urgent care services
If you need urgent healthcare now, but it’s not life-threatening, get free help faster with Victoria’s Urgent Care Services.
- Nurse-on-Call: For when you need want to speak to a nurse over the phone or are unsure what kind of medical help you need. Free, 24/7. Call 1300 60 60 24.
- Virtual Emergency Care: For when you want to be seen by an emergency doctor or nurse. Video call from home or anywhere using a computer, tablet or mobile phone. Delivered by the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department. Free, 24/7 video call.
- Frankston Medical Urgent Care Clinic: For when you need to be seen by an urgent care doctor or nurse in person. Located at 49 Beach Street, Frankston. Free, walk-in service. Open 7 days, early to late.
You do not need an appointment, Medicare card or GP referral to use these services, and there’s no waiting in a hospital emergency department.
To find out more, visit the Urgent Care Services Victoria website.
Thank you, redevelopment team
The redevelopment team
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