en.Wedoany.com Reported - In the Epping area of northern Melbourne, Australia, developer Riverlee has initiated the construction of the new $100 million Epping Medical Building, which includes electrical construction works. Kane Constructions, as the main contractor, is responsible for implementing this six-story structure. It will be adjacent to the Northern Private Hospital, which opened in February 2024, providing 8,200 square meters of specialized consulting and medical space.
The New Epping Medical Building is part of the larger New Epping Health Precinct, located within Riverlee's $2 billion master-planned community spanning 7 hectares. Situated at 215 Cooper Street, the project is a redevelopment of a former quarry and waste disposal site. The first stage, approved in December 2020, includes 151 social and affordable housing apartments, as well as sites for the private hospital and medical center.
Riverlee Development Director David Lee stated: "The rapid population growth in Melbourne's northern growth corridor, combined with an aging demographic, has intensified the demand for healthcare infrastructure. The New Epping Medical Building aims to alleviate this pressure by providing much-needed medical services." Data shows that the Whittlesea and Hume regions currently have approximately 479,000 residents, with a projected increase of over 44% by 2036.
The New Epping Medical Building will be directly connected to Ramsay Health Care's Northern Private Hospital, integrating into a 20-hectare health ecosystem. Regarding tenants, Icon Cancer Centre has signed a 15-year lease, and Lumus Imaging has also committed to occupying space. Additional areas are reserved for general practitioner, dental, and physiotherapy clinics. The project is expected to generate $4.7 billion in economic benefits for Victoria and support 3,700 jobs.
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