WA Labor Commits Extra $950 Million to New Mandurah Hospital

Construction officially begins on the new Mandurah Hospital site as the Western Australian government pledges an additional $950 million.

Justin Tomlinson

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WA Labor Commits Extra $950 Million to New Mandurah Hospital

The Western Australian Labor government is set to tip an additional $950 million into the new Mandurah Hospital project. Construction has officially commenced on the site, marking a significant step forward for regional health infrastructure.[1][2][3][4]

Addressing the financial commitment as work officially began, West Australian Health Infrastructure Minister John Carey defended the health expenditure. Carey stated that there "is always capacity in the budget for health" as the state moves forward with building the new facility.[1][2][3][4]

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