Promised hospital scanners $25m over budget and four years late
The rollout of promised PET scanners for eight Victorian hospitals is significantly delayed and over budget. Initially set to cost $44 million and be completed by June 2026, the project is now projected to cost $69.6 million and finish by June 2030. This delay has raised concerns about health outcomes for patients in regional areas who are currently traveling long distances for scans.
- ▪The project is $25.7 million over budget and four years late.
- ▪Only one scanner has been installed, with several hospitals still waiting for theirs.
- ▪Opposition leaders criticize the government for failing to meet its election promises.
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