The way is clear for Frankston Hospital to expand after Peninsula Health reached an agreement with Frankston Tennis Club to buy the land next to the Emergency Department on Yuille St.
“It is an exciting day for Peninsula Health and the local community,” said Peninsula Health acting chief executive David Anderson. “This significant agreement allows us the opportunity to explore growing the hospital into the space currently occupied by the tennis club so that we can better serve our local community. It will also allow us to further expand our teaching and research partnership with Monash University, which helps to deliver world-class care for local people.”
Mr Anderson thanked Frankston state Labor MP Paul Edbrooke for helping broker the deal. “Paul should be praised for his advocacy over a long period of time in bringing this agreement to a positive conclusion. His work, alongside that of the State Government, Peninsula Health, Frankston City Council and the tennis club, has resulted in a win-win for local residents.”
Peninsula Health will take ownership of the tennis courts in early 2019.