How does a precinct-based approach to public infrastructure revolutionise the idea of a community hospital? There’s no better site to examine this question than the $1.5 billion new Footscray Hospital, the single largest health infrastructure investment in the state of Victoria.

Join various experts as they shed light on the financial rigour, design vision and community focus underpinning the new Footscray Hospital – a landmark public health project in Melbourne's west that redefines what a hospital can be for its community.

This is the fourth episode of Plenary’s podcast: Private Capital for Public Good – Lessons from the New Footscray Hospital.

Host: Sonia Nair, Plenary Group Communications and Content Manager

Guests:
Kelvyn Lavelle, New Footscray Hospital Project Delivery Chair
Katie Hall MP, State Member for Footscray
Professor Russell Harrison, Western Health CEO
Allison Jessup, Billard Leece Partnership Senior Associate and Interior Design Lead
Paul Curry, Cox Architecture Director
Michaela Jones, Multiplex Construction Manager
Clare Shiell, Plenary Group Executive Director, Portfolio Delivery
Dr Ainslie Senz, Footscray Emergency Department Director
Carl Retschko, Plenary Group Co-Head of Origination, Asia Pacific
Jeff Stewart, Plenary Group Project Director
Daniel Santangeli, Footscray Community Arts CEO and Artistic Director  
Professor Itamar Levinger, Victoria University Associate Director Research Training, Institute for Health and Sport
Llewellyn Prain, Non-Executive Director and Consultant
Lucy Cole, VIDA Health Program Director, Delivery

 

Release date: Tuesday 29 September 2026

How does a precinct-based approach to public infrastructure revolutionise the idea of a community hospital?&nbsp;There&rsquo;s no better site to examine this question than the $1.5 billion new Footscray Hospital, the single largest health infrastructure investment in the state of Victoria.
Join various experts as they shed light on the financial rigour, design vision and community focus underpinning the new Footscray Hospital &ndash; a landmark public health project in Melbourne's west that redefines what a hospital can be for its community.
This is the fourth episode of Plenary&rsquo;s podcast: Private Capital for Public Good &ndash; Lessons from the New Footscray Hospital.
Host: Sonia Nair, Plenary Group Communications and Content Manager
Guests:
<ol>
<li>Kelvyn Lavelle, New Footscray Hospital Project Delivery Chair</li>
<li>Katie Hall MP, State Member for Footscray</li>
<li>Professor Russell Harrison, Western Health CEO</li>
<li>Allison Jessup, Billard Leece Partnership Senior Associate and Interior Design Lead</li>
<li>Paul Curry, Cox Architecture Director</li>
<li>Michaela Jones, Multiplex Construction Manager</li>
<li>Clare Shiell, Plenary Group Executive Director, Portfolio Delivery</li>
<li>Dr Ainslie Senz, Footscray Emergency Department Director</li>
<li>Carl Retschko, Plenary Group Co-Head of Origination, Asia Pacific</li>
<li>Jeff Stewart, Plenary Group Project Director</li>
<li>Daniel Santangeli, Footscray Community Arts CEO and Artistic Director &nbsp;</li>
<li>Professor Itamar Levinger, Victoria University Associate Director Research Training, Institute for Health and Sport</li>
<li>Llewellyn Prain, Non-Executive Director and Consultant</li>
<li>Lucy Cole, VIDA Health Program Director, Delivery</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Release date: Tuesday 29 September 2026

What role can infrastructure play in addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges? 

We’re living through a moment of immense complexity. Rising living costs are putting pressure on families everywhere. Housing shortages have left many struggling to find a place to call home. Public services are stretched thin. And the impacts of climate change grow more evident each day.  

Through insightful conversations, we’ll explore how the public and private sectors can tackle these challenges and help to transform our communities.

Established in 2004, Plenary is a leading independent long-term investor, developer and manager of public infrastructure, specialising in public-private partnerships and precinct developments. We are known for delivering some of the most iconic public infrastructure in Australia, such as Sydney Metro, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Gold Coast Light Rail.

What role can infrastructure play in addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges? 
We’re living through a moment of immense complexity. Rising living costs are putting pressure on families everywhere. Housing shortages have left many struggling to find a place to call home. Public services are stretched thin. And the impacts of climate change grow more evident each day.  
Through insightful conversations, we’ll explore how the public and private sectors can tackle these challenges and help to transform our communities.
Established in 2004, Plenary is a leading independent long-term investor, developer and manager of public infrastructure, specialising in public-private partnerships and precinct developments. We are known for delivering some of the most iconic public infrastructure in Australia, such as Sydney Metro, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Gold Coast Light Rail.

Shaping Infrastructure

What role can infrastructure play in addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges?

We’re living through a moment of immense complexity. Rising living costs are putting pressure on families everywhere. Housing shortages have left many struggling to find a place to call home. Public services are stretched thin. And the impacts of climate change grow more evident each day.  

Through insightful conversations, we’ll explore how the public and private sectors can tackle these challenges and help to transform our communities.

Established in 2004, Plenary is a leading independent long-term investor, developer and manager of public infrastructure, specialising in public-private partnerships and precinct developments. We are known for delivering some of the most iconic public infrastructure in Australia, such as Sydney Metro, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Gold Coast Light Rail.

What role can infrastructure play in addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges?
We’re living through a moment of immense complexity. Rising living costs are putting pressure on families everywhere. Housing shortages have left many struggling to find a place to call home. Public services are stretched thin. And the impacts of climate change grow more evident each day.  
Through insightful conversations, we’ll explore how the public and private sectors can tackle these challenges and help to transform our communities.
Established in 2004, Plenary is a leading independent long-term investor, developer and manager of public infrastructure, specialising in public-private partnerships and precinct developments. We are known for delivering some of the most iconic public infrastructure in Australia, such as Sydney Metro, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre and Gold Coast Light Rail.