FRANKSTON: Hospital helipad complete
The State Government says that is continuing to make significant progress on the landmark $1.1 billion redevelopment of Frankston Hospital, with the new rooftop helipad now complete.
The new helipad will mean that patients with serious injuries or illness can get the care they need, sooner with fast access into the new, 12 storey clinical services tower.
The helipad will support the quick transfer of critically ill patients to other health services around the state.
The task of constructing the helipad was no mean feat, with construction crews pre-assembling large modules – constructed primarily from high strength aluminium – on the ground, before lifting it into position via tower cranes.
The helipad is equipped with fully integrated lighting and firefighting systems, with testing and commissioning to take place soon.
Melissa Horne, Health Infratsructure Minister (pictured), said: “This is the largest ever health infrastructure project in Melbourne’s south-east – the helipad completion takes us one step closer to opening this important project for local families right across Frankston.”
Frankston MLA Paul Edbrooke described the better Hospital as a “gamechanger”.