Work officially starts on new Community Hospital
Special ceremony to mark the official start of construction.
There was a special ceremony today at the site of the new Phillip Island Community Hospital, to mark the official start of construction.
Bass Coast Health staff and board, members of the Hospital Auxiliary and the Phillip Island Medical and Health Action Group, and students from local primary schools joined Jordan Cruganle MP for the official turning of the sod.
Representatives from the Bunurong Land Council performed a smoking ceremony to mark the occasion.
The multi-million-dollar facility, located at 50-58 Church Street will expand the current Phillip Island Health Hub in Cowes.
Ms Crugnale said community members, Bass Coast Health, and other key groups helped shape the look and feel of the facility through the project’s Community Consultative Committee, adding that natural light, coastal materials and colours that are light and welcoming provide a sense of connection between internal and external spaces – a key priority identified through consultation.
Operated by Bass Coast Health (BCH), the Phillip Island Community Hospital will offer a range of everyday health services including urgent care, dialysis, chemotherapy, day surgery, public dental, allied health, women’s health, family violence support, and community mental health.
The hospital is due to open in late 2024.
Full details in next week's Advertiser.
