Bayswater electorate
Jackson TAYLOR (Bayswater) (14:47): (523) The Angliss is a much-loved major hospital situated in Upper Ferntree Gully. It has been a mainstay of the community for over 80 years now, looking after us when we need it most, including my partner Tash and son George. The member for Monbulk and I know how important this hospital is to our community, and this is exactly why we continue to upgrade facilities, with an over $100 million upgrade to deliver more beds, more elective surgery suites and better facilities for staff and patients. My question to the Minister for Health Infrastructure is: when can we expect to see major works start on this important project for our local community? I also wanted to take a moment to thank the wonderful healthcare and all other staff at the Angliss and of course across all of the Eastern Health sites that service our community. You are all incredible people, and at any opportunity I am always keen to say thank you. Early works have now wrapped up, and I am excited to see major stuff happen and before too long the opening of the new facilities our community absolutely deserves. I am proud to be part of an Allan Labor government that continues to back in health care locally.