Northern Hospital New Emergency Department
The Allan Labor Government is investing $812.5 million to deliver a new emergency department at the Northern Hospital that will include a dedicated pediatric treatment zone, an alcohol and other drugs hub for acute behaviour treatment and, new inpatient beds. Once completed, the new emergency department will increase the number of treatment spaces for emergency patients to almost 200.
When you or someone you love is sick, there’s nothing more important than getting the best care possible close to home.
Epping Road Upgrade
Local drivers in the growing northern suburbs will soon get a faster, less congested commute with major upgrades to Epping Road in Epping. The works are part of the Allan Labor Government’s Suburban Roads Upgrade – the biggest investment in suburban roads in Victoria’s history.
The Epping Road upgrade includes duplicating the road between Craigieburn Road East and Memorial Avenue to two lanes in each direction, slashing congestion and improving travel times for more than 27,000 drivers.
New safety barriers will be installed along Epping Road and traffic lights will be installed at intersections including Craigieburn Road East and Harvest Home Road.
The work will improve access for people in Epping and Wollert, directing traffic off local roads and giving local streets back to the local community.
The Epping Road upgrade also includes a new shared path for cyclists and pedestrians.
Orange Door in Epping
Families in the local community now have more access to family violence, child and family wellbeing services they need thanks to the new Orange Door service that opened in Epping. The Orange Door network is a flagship project of the Labor Victorian Government’s family violence reform following the 2016 Royal Commission into Family Violence. The Orange Door is a free service and operates during business hours (9am to 5pm) from Monday to Friday (closed public holidays) located outside Pacific Epping, in the same building as the Quest Apartments. You do not need a referral or an appointment. You can attend in person or reach out by phone.
Women’s Health Clinic
We’ve opened a new Women’s Health Clinic at the Northern Hospital where local women have better access to specialists including gynaecologists as well as specialist nursing and allied health support, making it easier for women to access specialist care for conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), incontinence, perimenopause and menopause.
The clinics are part of the Allan Labor Government’s landmark $153 million women’s health package to bridge the existing gap in women’s healthcare.
Mill Park Secondary Performing Arts Centre
This is an investment in our kids and their future.
We built a state-of-the art 400 seat Performing Arts Centre at Mill Park Secondary, a hub of artistic expression that is supporting our local students to realise their dreams.
The Allan Labor government recognises the vital role that arts education plays in students’ development that’s why we invested $11.6 million to build this amazing space.
City of Whittlesea Community Hospital
The Allan Labor Government is delivering families in the outer north world-class care closer to home. The City of Whittlesea Community Hospital in Mernda is under construction and is scheduled to open in late 2025.
The Community Hospital will provide a range of services including unplanned urgent care, mental health support, alcohol and other drug support, dialysis, community-based palliative care, chemotherapy, and rehabilitation. The Victorian Government is investing more than $800 million to build community hospitals in major growth areas including the City of Whittlesea.