Construction starts on new children’s emergency department at University Hospital Geelong

Work has begun building a new kids’ emergency department at University Hospital Geelong.

The $20 million project is creating dedicated children’s emergency treatment spaces. This means more children and young people can get treated in a calming and reassuring environment.

The new family area will be separate from the general emergency department with its own entrance. It will feature soft colours and furnishings to help reduce anxiety in younger patients.

The new state-of-the-art facility will feature:

• 28 extra dedicated treatment spaces - including two fast-track and eight short-stay beds
• new treatment rooms and support spaces
• a paediatric triage system
• a separate waiting area.

We are partnering with Barwon Health and Kane Constructions to deliver the project. It will create and sustain around 60 jobs during the peak of construction.

Construction is due to be complete in September 2024.

The project is part of the Victorian Government’s investment to deliver specially designed children’s emergency areas in some of the state’s busiest hospitals. These include the Northern, Frankston, Casey and Maroondah hospitals.

Learn more about the University Hospital Geelong children’s emergency department.