Western Health is excited to confirm that construction on the New Footscray Hospital is nearing completion, with patient care to commence in February 2026.

The new Footscray Hospital is set to open on 18 February 2026, following confirmation from the Health Minister.

The community is invited to explore the new Footscray Hospital before it officially opens to the public.

Updates about the patient move to the new Footscray Hospital. Follow progress from 7:00 am Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Western Health is advising the community to expect longer wait times at Sunshine and Footscray Hospital emergency departments as both sites experience exceptionally high demand.

Western Health is advising the community to expect longer wait times at Sunshine and Footscray Hospital emergency departments as both sites experience exceptionally high demand.

If you require emergency care, please visit the new Footscray Hospital from 8 am on 18 February.

On 18 February, Western Health will safely transfer around 180 patients to the new Footscray Hospital in one of Victoria’s largest and most carefully coordinated hospital moves.

Preparing a new hospital goes far beyond construction. At Footscray Hospital, hundreds of storerooms are being meticulously stocked with over 10,500 medical items to ensure everything is ready for day one.

Staff at Footscray Hospital marked Reconciliation Week by learning traditional Aboriginal weaving.