Bass Coast locals will get access to the world-class healthcare they deserve under a new Liberal and Nationals commitment to complete the Wonthaggi Hospital redevelopment.
Under Labor, Wonthaggi Hospital has not kept pace with the rapidly growing local community and demand for health services.
Emergency department demand continues to rise, and fewer patients are being seen on time.
Prior to the 2022 State Election, Labor promised $290 million to upgrade Wonthaggi Hospital, but four years on has failed to deliver any substantive upgrades.
To ensure Bass Coast locals do not fall further behind, an elected Wilson Liberal and Nationals Government will invest $350 million to deliver stages two and three of the Wonthaggi Hospital redevelopment, including:
- Up to 64 additional inpatient beds across two new wards
- A new birthing, labour and delivery complex
- A new outpatient clinic supporting services including dialysis, chemotherapy and specialist appointments
- Refurbishment of allied health treatment, administration and training areas
- Completion of the radiology precinct.
This commitment is part of the Liberals and Nationals' Fair Share Guarantee - a commitment that at least 25 per cent of all new infrastructure spending is allocated to projects in regional Victoria.
Leader of the Opposition, Jess Wilson, said: "This commitment is an important part of my team's plan to ensure every Victorian has access to the world-class healthcare they deserve.
"Bass Coast is a rapidly growing part of our state, yet Labor has failed to deliver and walked away from their commitment to this community.
"This overdue investment means better care, closer to home, and is part of our guarantee that under a Liberal and Nationals Government regional Victorians will get their fair share."
Shadow Minister for Health, Georgie Crozier, said: "Where Labor has failed the Bass Coast community, the Liberals and Nationals will deliver.
"Labor promised this project four years ago. Victorians deserve a government that keeps its promises, focuses on frontline care and spends every health dollar where it makes the biggest difference to patients."
