THE state government’s 2025/2026 budget has allocated $165 million to put the finishing touches on the Frankston Hospital redevelopment.
The budget reads that the total estimated investment for the project remains at just over $1.1 billion. Major works are on track for completion at the end of this year. The budget read that the state government has spent “an additional $165 million to open and operate the hospital. The redeveloped facility will transform services at the hospital, including initially expanding the emergency department to deliver more mental health and alcohol and other drug care and a dedicated paediatric zone”.
“The Frankston Hospital Redevelopment is the largest-ever health infrastructure investment in Melbourne’s south-east and will result in expanded capacity to treat local communities. Works on the new clinical tower are well underway. “This investment will deliver a new five‑bed Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Hub within the Emergency Department to care for patients with urgent mental health, alcohol and drug issues. It also includes a separate, dedicated paediatric zone within the Emergency Department to support children and young people.”
The state’s budget sets aside $634 million to open nine new and expanded hospitals across Victoria. Health minister Mary-Anne Thomas said “we’re focused on what matters most – opening new hospitals, delivering better care and backing our health workforce – because free, accessible and lifesaving care is what every Victorian deserves.”
Mental health and ageing minister Ingrid Stitt said “we are continuing to reform the mental health system and support our public sector aged care services – to make sure all Victorians can access the care they need, when and where they need it.”
Up to 30 June 2025, the state government estimates nearly $918 million has been spent on the Frankston Hospital project. The complete refurbishment is scheduled for completion in the 2027/2028 financial year.
First published in the Frankston Times – 27 May 2025