NEW housing is underway at Goulburn Valley (GV) Health in Shepparton, supported by the State Government.
Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes today visited the GV Health site to view progress on 15 self-contained apartments being built at Shepparton Hospital, supported through the Regional Worker Accommodation Fund.
The modern, three-storey apartments will feature 18 bedrooms set within and will help address the gap in housing for frontline healthcare workers across the region.
Builder Hansen Yuncken, which is celebrating 100 years in Shepparton, will build the new energy efficient apartments which will feature solar power and heat pump hot water systems, LED lighting, double glazed windows, recycled glass and sustainably sourced timber materials, as well as on-site bike parking and storage.
The units will support work life balance for healthcare workers with direct, safe access to the hospital for staff on-call after hours.
The project is in addition to the 18 self-contained units being developed at the same site through the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund and will add to GV Health’s on-site housing to help grow and retain its vital workforce.
The Regional Worker Accommodation Fund supports shovel-ready projects, with co-investment from private businesses, councils, or community groups to deliver essential housing that workers and industries need to thrive.
More than 20 projects are currently underway including 12 healthcare accommodation projects which will help bring more healthcare workers to Victoria’s regions.
