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The $140 million hospital with a five-star Green Star rating is owned by Australian Unity鈥檚 $3.8 billion Healthcare Property Trust. Construction of the hospital commenced in April 2021.

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Dr Malak Sukkar, CEO Unitas Healthcare, said, 鈥淲ith the population of Melbourne鈥檚 west booming and set to gain more than half a million new residents by 2036 , it鈥檚 clear that specialist medical and surgical services are urgently needed to meet community needs and ensure patients are not travelling excessive distances for care.

Chris Smith, General Manager Healthcare Property at Australian Unity, said the hospital鈥檚 facilities will deliver vital health infrastructure for Melbourne鈥檚 west and long-term value to investors in Australian Unity鈥檚 Healthcare Property Trust.

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