The Labor Government provided $2 million to the Bacchus Marsh and Melton Hospital to allow for the refurbishment of the women’s unit, medical and surgical units; establishment of a medical imaging unit and to upgrade security.
Health Minister Nicola Roxon, then Moorabool Mayor Michael Tudball and Catherine: opening
of the new medical imaging unit, September 2009.
Funding Program:
Status: Completed
Expected Start/Finish: Completed
Estimated Project Cost: $2,000,000
Labor Government Contribution: $2,000,000
Project Description
Federal Government funding allowed for the refurbishment of the women’s unit, the medical and surgical units, security upgrades at the hospital and the establishment of a medical imaging unit. The medical imaging unit, built at a cost of $330,000, comprises a revamped waiting area, an x-ray room, a processing room, an ultrasound room and upgrades to offices.
Benefits
These improvements will greatly enhance medical services for the region, catering for the expected population growth in the area in the next ten years.
Funding
The Australian Government is contributing $404 million to start the duplication with the Victorian Government contributing $101 million.
Timetable
This project has been completed.
Further information
Djerriwarrh Health Services