At a glance

Location

Victoria, Australia

Type of project

Construction

Client

Victorian Health and Human Services

Contract type

Public-private partnership

Status

Under Construction

The single largest health infrastructure investment in the State of Victoria

The new Footscray Hospital is set to replace the existing Footscray Hospital located at 160 Gordon Street in Footscray.

The new facility will feature more than 500 beds, enabling care for almost an additional 15,000 patients and an extra 20,000 emergency visitations each year. It will also deliver more outpatient, palliative care and mental health services ensuring the community can access quality care closer to home.

The scope of work comprises the design and construction of the new hospital, together with carparks, grounds, gardens and associated site and external infrastructure. 

  • Architect: COX / Billard Leece Partnerships endeavour
  • Structural Engineer: 4D Workshop
  • Building Services: Stantec

Project in numbers

500

beds

~ 5000m2

Victoria University research and education space

35,000

additional patients to be cared for each year