Eastern Victoria Region
Renee HEATH (Eastern Victoria) (12:52): (587) The Cardinia shire population is around 130,000 currently and is forecast to grow to 182,000 by 2041. As the Pakenham region grows, infrastructure must increase to meet the need. I have spoken to many concerned constituents who are worried about inadequate roads, schools, parking and other infrastructure, but one thing that continues to come up is the need for health care, in particular the Pakenham community hospital. In 2018 a media release from then Premier Daniel Andrews promised locals that the Pakenham community hospital would be ready by 2024. Construction was promised for 2022, yet it is nearly 2024 and we have not seen a single thing done. My question is for the Minister for Health: will the Pakenham community hospital be built, or is it yet another broken promise to Victorians by this government?