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Latrobe Regional Hospital More than half of the products funded) to include a larger
received its first patients in 1998 supplied by sub-contractors, operating theatre complex and
and since then demand for such as concrete, quarry intensive care unit.
health services in the region has materials, plant hire, crane hire,
increased substantially. asphalt and reinforcing steel
have been sourced from the
Over the years, LRH has Latrobe Valley.
been expanding its facilities
under a staged master plan in When completed later this
an effort to meet the region’s year, the development will also
health challenges including feature a larger Emergency
cardiovascular disease, cancer Department, endoscopy
and chronic illnesses. The size facilities and the region’s
and scale of Latrobe Regional first cardiac catheterisation
Hospital’s latest development laboratory which is used by
has taken many people by specialists to diagnose and
surprise now that it can be Work is also underway on tradespeople on site - many of treat serious heart health
seen from the Princes Highway the new main entrance to the whom are local. conditions.
towering over the existing hospital which will feature an The expansion, which
hospital building. The multi-level ‘atrium-style’ reception and included an early works Up to 100 jobs will be created
acute services and inpatient waiting area. program predominately for as a result of the expansion
buildings behind the hospital The atrium windows are 10 Gippsland-based businesses, adding to LRH’s current
have rapidly taken shape over metres high and will fill the has provided contracts worth workforce of 1920 staff.
the past 12 months and some building with natural light. millions of dollars to local LRH is committed to
of the external finishes are now companies and suppliers. continuing its redevelopment
visible. There are about 140 with the next stage (yet to be

The LRH expansion is a commitment to the

future healthcare needs of our community.

We’re working to deliver:
• New services to ensure you’re cared for closer to home

• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art technology
• More jobs in clinical, corporate and support services

LRH is the largest public employer in Gippsland. We value the
dedication of our staff and the contribution of our community
towards helping us become a leading regional healthcare provider.
Proudly Latrobe

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