Thomas Embling Hospital Stage 2 Construction

The Thomas Embling Hospital Stage 2 construction involved a comprehensive series of construction activities aimed at enhancing the operational functionality and safety of this specialized forensic mental health facility. Delivered between 2021 and 2023 with a budget of $11.5 million, the works were carefully split into Enabling Works and Priority Works to ensure minimal disruption to hospital operations.

The Enabling Works comprised essential civil upgrades to the hospital grounds, improving infrastructure and supporting future development needs.

The Priority Works focused on critical upgrades within the live facility, including the refurbishment of multiple hospital wards to improve patient care environments. Key security and communication systems were also modernized, enhancing safety and operational efficiency for patients and staff. The project was delivered with high sensitivity to the hospital’s secure setting and complex client needs.

Enhanced wards and upgraded systems contribute to better health outcomes, support staff wellbeing, and reinforce the hospital’s role as a critical mental health resource within Victoria’s justice and health systems. These improvements enable more effective rehabilitation and safer care for a vulnerable and often marginalized community.

Location
Fairfield, Victoria

Community impact
The upgrades at Thomas Embling Hospital have significantly improved the safety, security, and therapeutic environment for patients receiving forensic mental health care