On April 7, 2010, Catherine and Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon announced Ballarat would benefit from a $42 million investment from the Commonwealth Government’s $560 Million Regional Cancer Centre program.
The Victorian Government is also committed to providing $13 million towards the project - making the total investment $55 million.
Victorian Health Minister Daniel Andrews, Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon and Catherine.
Funding Program: $560 million Regional Cancer Centre program
Status: Under construction
Expected Start/Finish:
Estimated Project Cost: $55 million
Labor Government Contribution: $42 million
Project Description
Funding for Ballarat Hospital will allow for:
- Two linear accelerators;
- Relocation of one linear accelerator from St John of God Hospital;
- Four radiotherapy bunkers;
- 16 chemotherapy chairs; and a
- CT scanner.
Benefits
This will greatly enhance cancer services for the region and will allow for new capacity for chemotherapy treatment and follow-up support through the establishment of a Wellness Centre
Funding
The total Labor Government commitment to the project is $42 million with the Victorian Government contributing $13 million.
Further information
• Media release April 7, 2010