CARDINIA: State Minister visits Pakenham Hospital site
Melissa Horne, Minister for Health Infrastructure (pictured), was joined by Pakenham MLA Emma Vulin to see the works underway, including the poured concrete slabs and footings at the new Pakenham Community Hospital is being built at 5 Drake Place.
It will be operated by Monash Health and will include two levels of clinical spaces for services including allied health and rehabilitation, pathology and imaging, public dental, chemotherapy, dialysis and urgent care.
Designs revealed in February show the new public hospital has been designed to create safe and comfortable environments for staff, patients and families.
A main parking precinct is being built to the west of John St and to the south of the Pakenham Place Shopping Centre – ensuring locals can easily access more health care, when they need it, close to home.
Once complete, the new service will help alleviate pressure on nearby emergency departments and major hospitals, delivering important care and treatment for minor injuries or illnesses.

