The redevelopment will replace the outdated emergency department and add a four-bed short-stay unit, an isolation room and a behavioural assessment room. This will support the privacy of patients and ensure the hospital can meet the current and future health needs of the local community.
The project will also add new large waiting areas so people can access emergency care more quickly in a welcoming environment.
Once complete, the new emergency department will more than double the points of care.
The redevelopment is being delivered in partnership with the federal government, who is contributing $30 million towards the project.
Early works are on track to begin in the second half of 2022. The redevelopment is expected to be completed in 2025.
Learn more about the Swan Hill District Health emergency department redevelopment via our dedicated project page.