Peninsula University Hospital – opening 20 January 2026.
On 20 January 2026 Frankston Hospital will officially change its name to Peninsula University Hospital – in line with the opening of the new clinical services tower.
This is a bold step towards delivering cutting-edge, research-driven healthcare – marking the beginning of a new era in healthcare, education, and research for the region. This name change is more than symbolic. It reflects a growing and dynamic partnership between Peninsula Health and Monash University, bringing significant benefits to patients, staff, students and the broader community. The new identity strengthens the hospital’s position as a hub for innovation, advanced clinical care, and evidence-based practice.
Peninsula University Hospital will provide additional bed capacity, new operating theatres, enhanced mental health and oncology services, along with expanded maternity and paediatric services.
The tower also includes a new main entrance, multi-deck car park and two state-wide emergency department initiatives: a five-bed emergency department mental health, alcohol and other drugs hub, and a dedicated paediatric zone. The hospital will officially open it’s doors on 20 January 2026. Stay tuned for more information about how we’re getting ready and what you need to know ahead of the move.
Learn more about Peninsula University Hospital below.
Who’s leading the redevelopment project?
The Frankston Hospital redevelopment is being delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with Peninsula Health and the Exemplar Health consortium.
The project is being delivered as a public private partnership (PPP) under the Partnerships Victoria framework. Exemplar Health – comprising of Lendlease, Honeywell, Compass Group and Capella Capital – is designing, constructing, and financing the redevelopment and will maintain the new facility.Frankston Hospital will remain a public hospital, with all clinical health services operated by Peninsula Health.