A brand new hospital is coming to Melton.

The Melton Hospital marks a milestone for Melbourne’s western suburbs, including Caroline Springs, Rockbank, Melton, and Bacchus Marsh.

This state-of-the-art facility will provide essential services closer to home for one of Australia's fastest-growing regions.

Construction is set to commence in 2024 and be completed by 2029.

As Victoria’s first fully electric hospital, Melton Hospital will set a new sustainability standard, reducing its carbon footprint and aligning with environmental goals.

The new Melton Hospital will feature a 24-hour emergency department, 274 beds, an intensive care unit, maternity and neonatal services, mental health services, radiology, and ambulatory care.

With the capacity to treat 130,000 patients and handle nearly 60,000 emergency cases annually, it will greatly reduce pressure on existing hospitals.

Prior to planning and construction, the Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) and Western Health sought community input and engagement in the form of surveys, information sessions, workshops, and the New Melton Hospital Community Consultative Committee.

The consultation workshops sought engagement from hard-to-reach community members, including First Nations, seniors, and carers.

The new Melton Hospital boasts a commitment to accessible and inclusive healthcare for Melbourne’s outer west communities that aims to create a healthier future for all.

The Melton Hospital will be located at 245A Ferris Road, Cobblebank, VIC 3338.

For more information, visit the Victorian Health Building Authority website.