The Angliss Hospital in Upper Ferntree Gully will receive a $112 million upgrade, featuring a multi-storey building and increased surgery capacity.
Minister for Health Martin Foley announced on Monday 30 May architectural firm Silver Thomas Hanley has been appointed to design the expansion.
“Healthcare workers at the Angliss Hospital go to work every day to give local patients the very best care. We’re standing with them and continuing to invest in a world-class hospital to deliver first-class care,” he said.
“With the design phase underway, a bigger and better Angliss Hospital is now another step closer for families in Melbourne’s outer east.”
Operated by Eastern Health, the Angliss Hospital upgrade will include a 32-bed inpatient unit, four operating theatres, a central sterile supply department and an outpatient services space.
Site preparation works are currently scheduled to start in late 2022 with the construction of the new multi-storey building expected to be underway in late 2023.
With a change in electoral boundaries from November 2022 election, the Angliss is now located in Deputy Premier and Monbulk MP James Merlino’s electorate.
“This is a vital expansion that will ensure the Angliss Hospital is able to meet the needs of the growing local community.” Mr Merlino said.
The State Government said the expansion will significantly increase surgery capacity and capabilities at the hospital “meaning less time on waiting lists and better access to world-class healthcare and facilities for families in Knox and the Yarra Ranges.”
