Designs revealed for Latrobe Regional Hospital expansion
Latrobe Regional Hospital Expansion - Stage 3A
The Victorian Government invested $223.5 million to expand the Latrobe Regional Hospital.
This third stage has expanded the maternity unit and delivered three operating suites, 44 inpatient beds and 14 medical and surgical beds. This means more people can get the care they need, closer to home.
There are also six new intensive care unit beds, a new emergency resuscitation bay and a medical imaging and pathology unit.
The expansion also includes a $6.5 million six-bed emergency department mental health, alcohol and other drugs hub.
Peninsula Health - Energy performance contract
The Victorian Government has invested $7 million in the Peninsula Health energy performance contract. The initiative is part of the Greener Government Buildings program. The program aims to improve the energy efficiency of government owned buildings, with the goal of achieving net carbon zero by 2050.
Energy efficiency upgrades such as replacing lights with high-efficiency LEDs, upgrading ageing air conditioning plants and installing solar arrays have been completed at these Peninsula Health sites:
Early parenting centres expansion and upgrade program
The $168 million early parenting centres expansion and upgrade program will more than triple the number of early parenting centres (EPCs) in Victoria. This will provide support to more than 5,000 extra families each year.
The birth of a new child is one the most precious moments for any parent – but for many it can also be a stressful and difficult time.
Last updated: 18 August 2025