Hospital call from Melbourne's outer north leaders (opens original article in a new tab)

Melbourne's northern councils are urging the state government to invest $45 million to buy land for a future hospital and railway station to address growing population needs.

• Northern councils in Melbourne's outer north request $45 million for land to plan a hospital and railway station due to population growth.
• The region is expected to grow by 500,000 people, reaching 1.5 million, with current health and transport infrastructure under strain.
• Councils emphasize the need for early planning to ensure future health and transport services match population demands.