A community hospital in Craigieburn is a step closer, with design for the multi-million dollar development unveiled last week.
The state government is expanding Northern Health’s Craigieburn Centre to create the Craigieburn Community Hospital. It will be one of 10 community hospital across the state.
The hospital will be operated by Northern Health and will provide a range of outpatient and community health services including after-hours care for minor, non-emergency medical issues such
as bumps, cuts and bruises.
Yuroke MP Rose Spence unveiled the designs for the hospital on Thursday, October 27, which were created with the help of the project’s community consultative committee.
Some of the committee’s priorities included selecting materials that will weather and age well over time, using native plants to soften the building and ensuring plenty of natural light.
“We’re excited to reveal the designs for this very important community hospital, that will ensure more people can get
the care they need, closer to home,” Ms Spence said.
Site preparation works are under way and construction will start later this year. The hospital is expected to open in 2024.
