Wednesday 9^th December 2020

More West Gippsland patients will get the world-class care they deserve with the Andrews Labor Government giving hospitals across the state the latest life-saving medical equipment and upgrading vital infrastructure.

Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing today announced West Gippsland Healthcare Group was one of 76 health services that will share $160 million in funding to ensure hospitals across the state can continue doing what they do best – saving lives.

West Gippsland Healthcare Group will receive $600,000 from the Engineering Infrastructure Replacement Program to replace the fire ring main and to upgrade underground pipe work.

Health services will receive funding through the Engineering Infrastructure Replacement Program to upgrade or replace important equipment including generators, chillers, emergency lighting, patient lifts and water and fire service upgrades.

The Budget also provided a $50 million boost to the Engineering Infrastructure Replacement Program and $35 million boost to the Medical Equipment Replacement Program.

Submissions for the next round of the Engineering Infrastructure Replacement Program and the Medical Equipment Replacement Program open on 16 December 2020 and close on 8 February 2021.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health Martin Foley

“We’re giving our dedicated doctors and nurses the equipment they need to do their job and save lives.”

“This funding will help hospitals across the state deliver the high-quality care Victorians deserve.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing

“The Andrews Labor Government is investing in hospitals right across the state and our dedicated doctors, nurses, and patients are all set to benefit – including right here in West Gippsland.”

“This funding means West Gippsland Healthcare can continue to deliver world-class care for local families.”