St Arnaud Hospital has long been in desperate need of an upgrade, and a Matthew Guy Liberals and Nationals Government will deliver $30 million toward stage one of its redevelopment.
The original two-storey main hospital building was built in 1934, and there are significant issues of an outdated facility that require urgent attention.
The upgrade will include the construction of a brand-new main building to the west of the site, which will also have the capacity for home aged care residents whose current facility is no longer fit for purpose.
A new urgent care department will also be built, where a modern administration area will be located.
While the Andrews Labor Governmentcuts health funding by $2 billion, the Liberals and Nationals have real solutions to fix Labor's healthcare crisis by investing in local hospitals and providing Victorians with the healthcare they deserve.
Liberal Leader, Matthew Guy, said the funding was a key part of the Liberals and Nationals' plan to fix Victoria's healthcare crisis.
"For too long, the St Arnaud community has been forced to settle for substandard facilities, but a government I lead will change that, " Mr Guy said.
"This commitment is an important part of our plan to fix Victoria's healthcare crisis and will help give St Arnaud the quality local health services they deserve."
Member for Ripon, Louise Staley, said this vital upgrade would mean better healthcare for St Arnaud and surrounding communities.
"This is a game changer for the hundreds of locals calling out for better facilities at the hospital for years," Ms Staley said.
"I have worked with the community and am proud to deliver a commitment which will ensure these desperately needed upgrades are completed once and for all.
"Daniel Andrews and Labor aren't interested in providing better healthcare for regional Victorians. Only a Matthew Guy Liberals and Nationals Government will rebuild community hospitals, fix triple-zero and end Victoria's healthcare crisis."
