Hospitals 13 March 2025

Redeveloped Swan Hill District Health emergency department opens its doors

The multimillion-dollar redevelopment of Swan Hill emergency department is now complete.

The redevelopment will allow communities across Victoria’s north-west to access world-class emergency care and treatment.

Swan Hill ED is now complete

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[Text on screen: The new emergency department in Swan Hill is complete!]

[Images: Aerial views of the hospital]

[Text on screen: The $65.7 million project delivered a state-of-the-art emergency department, a short-stay unit and associated facilities]

[Images: Close-up footage of the hospital façade, highlighting the emergency sign on the exterior]

[Text on screen: Take a look inside]

[Images: A close-up of the emergency sign above the entrance door]

[Text on screen: With internal fit-out works progressing well, the new emergency department is on track to open in early 2025]

[Images: Views of one of the new hospital beds; a treatment chair surrounded by equipment]

[Text on screen: Isolation room and behavioural assessment room]

[Images: Views of the reception area]

[Text on screen: The project more than doubled the available treatment spaces]

[Images: Views of a hospital bed; family room]

[Text on screen: With works continuing to deliver a new community mental health facility and cafe]

[Images: Close-up footage of the hospital façade, highlighting the emergency sign on the exterior]

[Text on screen: Communities across Victoria’s north-west can now access emergency care and treatment quicker in a welcoming environment]

[Images: Aerial footage of Swan Hill, and the hospital]

[Images: A sliding transition screen then displays the Victorian Health Building Authority and Victoria State Government logos and the url vhba.vic.gov.au]

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The $65.7 million project is now open to patients and has delivered:

a state-of-the-art emergency department
a four-bed short-stay unit
a new entry on McCrae Street
eight additional points of care for a total of 15 points of care
medical imaging.

Quicker emergency care in a welcoming environment

The project more than doubled the available treatment spaces.

The existing outdated emergency department was replaced. The redevelopment also added a new four-bed short-stay unit, isolation room and behavioural assessment room.

Improved waiting times and enlarged waiting areas mean people can access emergency care quicker and in a more welcoming environment.

About the Swan Hill emergency department redevelopment

The design was informed by those who will be using the new facilities most. This includes health service staff. It supports the privacy of patients and provides a modern and efficient working environment for staff.

The increased capacity will ensure the hospital can meet the existing and future health needs of the community.

The Victorian Government invested $35.7 million towards the project, and the Commonwealth Government $30 million.

Learn more about the Swan Hill District Health emergency department redevelopment.