A range of Wheatbelt hospitals have been given a share $81.5 million in what the state government is calling a 'major maintenance blitz' for hospitals and health sites across WA.
The investment will improve facilities at 26 different health sites across the region including York, Goomalling and Merredin.
A further $4.775 million will also be provided for electrical wiring and upgrades to emergency departments across the WA Country Health Service in the Wheatbelt region.
The maintenance funding will be allocated over the next three years and works will be prioritised on operational need.
Premier Mark McGowan said the works would improve conditions for patients and staff, and create local jobs and opportunities for local businesses.
"This major maintenance blitz is about upgrading our Western Australia public health infrastructure to improve hospitals, health clinics, aged care sites and accommodation for patients and staff," he said.
"By providing this significant investment we can ensure our health sites right across the State will receive upgrades for areas of priority maintenance which creates jobs and boosts the local economy.
"This $81.5 million investment for hospital and health site maintenance will deliver a stimulus to the local economy and secures job opportunities for maintenance trades be it electricians, painters, plumbers, builders and carpenters alike."
Local MP Darren West said the project would have positive flow on effects for communities.
"This funding is good news for patients in the central Wheatbelt electorate who will benefit from improved facilities," he said.
"The works planned will be a great boost to our local economy, creating employment opportunities in a range of trades and industries."
