On Tuesday 21 July, Committee for Wyndham members enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Werribee Mercy Hospital Emergency Department expansion ahead of its official opening.  Werribee Mercy Hospital generously welcomed our members for a private tour and insight into a project more than five years in the making.

While photography inside the facility wasn’t permitted, seeing the scale of the development firsthand was a powerful reminder of the investment, planning and collaboration required to support one of Australia’s fastest-growing communities.

The redevelopment has created around 300 jobs and represents a significant investment in Wyndham’s future – one important piece of the broader infrastructure our growing region will continue to need.

Thoughtfully designed to improve patient care, increase capacity and create more efficient emergency pathways, the new ED includes purpose-built spaces for children, mental health, medical imaging, ambulance arrivals, short stay care and future expansion.

Behind this facility is an enormous team effort. From years of planning to the work now underway to recruit, train, test and prepare the space to safely welcome patients, this project reflects the dedication of so many.

Thank you to Brad and the entire Werribee Mercy Hospital team for sharing your time, expertise and vision with our members.

As Committee for Wyndham continues to advocate for the infrastructure our region needs, it was encouraging to see this milestone taking shape for our community.