THE first stage of a $5.1 million hospital upgrade in Inglewood is expected to be finished within months.
Inglewood and Districts Health service chief executive offiCer Dallas Coghill said the urgent and acute care upgrade was progressing to schedule.
Mr Coghill said this week the project was at the half-way stage.
“Redevelopment of the acute services infrastructure is an important step forward in enhancing the delivery of high-quality healthcare to the local community.” Mr Coghill said.
IDHS received funding through the State Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund and has engaged Brand Architecture and Bowden Group to complete the works.
“This redevelopment project encompasses the construction of two dedicated urgent care beds and eight acute care beds, designed to improve clinical capacity, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency,” Mr Coghill said.
“These enhancements will enable IDHS to better respond to the healthcare needs of the region with contemporary, purpose-built facilities.
“This milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to strengthening rural health services and ensuring our community has access to safe, modern, and responsive care.
“We are proud of the progress made to date and grateful for the continued support of our staff, stakeholders, and community. 
“We want to acknowledge the work of our staff who have continued to be responsive to the needs of our community whilst working in some challenging circumstances,” Mr Coghill told the Loddon Herald.
The upgraded facilities will support improved patient flow, enhance privacy and comfort, and provide a more effective working environment for clinical teams. 
The redevelopment aligns with IDHS’s strategic priorities of innovation, sustainability, and excellence in rural healthcare delivery.
“Construction remains on schedule, with full completion anticipated in early 2026,” Mr Cohill said.,
“Throughout the redevelopment process, IDHS has maintained continuity of care and minimised disruption to existing services,” Mr Coghill said.