Planning for Victoria’s new $22.7 million Charlton Hospital has begun after the State Government appointed a team to guide the future development of the hospital.

 

The Project Control Group has been established to meet and oversee the redevelopment of the site, with surveying already underway.

 

"A preliminary site assessment has commenced with the design phase set to commence in July 2012," State Health Minister David Davis said.

 

"This purpose-built facility will include residential aged care and inpatient bed-based services, urgent care, primary care and allied health services, including the co-location of general practitioner services."

 

Construction on the site of the former Charlton Primary School is expected to begin mid-2013.

 

The Project Control Group brings together representatives of the East Wimmera Health Service Board and Executive and the Department of Health, as well as specialist consultants who have been appointed from Aurecon project management, Baade Harbour Australia architects, Sweett Australia quantity surveyors and Umow Lai and Associates engineering services.

 

The hospital is expected to generate over 45 permanent positions after construction is completed.