Works on Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department expansion have commenced, with Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas turning the first sod today.
The project is set to double the current capacity of the emergency department to support an additional 25,000 patients every year.
Mercy Health Group CEO Angela Nolan spoke about the importance of the upgrades.
“Mercy Health has a long and proud history of providing high quality healthcare in the West. The expansion of Werribee Mercy Hospital’s Emergency Department is a significant milestone in our history of caring for the Werribee and Wyndham community.“ she said.
Patient treatment spaces will be expanded from 33 to 67 and deliver four new resuscitation bays, 16 short-stay beds, 36 emergency care cubicles as well as a behavioural assessment room.
Minister for Health Infrastructure Mary-Anne Thomas discussed the upgrades.
“By doubling the treatment spaces, this project will also help to alleviate pressure on busy, nearby emergency departments and make it easier for ambulances to get back on the road.” she said.
The works are forecasted to be completed in 2026, with the state government expecting the creation of over 300 local jobs in the construction industry.
The project is part of a $280 million investment to boost capacity of the emergency departments at Werribee Mercy Hospital and Casey Hospital Berwick.
Jaidyn Kennedy
