WHITTLESEA: Northern Hospital works underway
Works are proceeding on the $813 million redevelopment of the Northern Hospital at Epping.
The stage one’s new Ambulatory Care Centre has hit structural completion, and work is progressing at pace on stage two.
Melissa Horne (pcitured), Minister for Health Infrastructure, announced that John Holland has been appointed as Managing Contractor of the second stage of the project, delivering a new emergency department and inpatient unit tower on Cooper St.
On track for completion in mid-2026, the new Ambulatory Care Centre’s external façade is being installed while internal fit out works progress.
This will provide a dedicated space for outpatient and ambulatory services, clinical care and hospital administration with a ground link to the existing facility.
The expanded emergency department will feature a dedicated paediatric zone, a specialised mental health and alcohol and other drugs hub, an emergency observation unit, extra inpatient beds and more car parks.
The design of the new building will draw inspiration from local basalt geology, waterways and landscapes, using warm grey, ochre and green tones to connect the facilities with the surrounding precinct.