Construction of the new Women and Babies Hospital in Murdoch has reached an exciting milestone, with the first major concrete pour now complete.

I recently visited the site to see the progress firsthand as work continues on this world-class facility, which will provide the next generation of maternity, neonatal and women's healthcare for Western Australians.

Located in the heart of the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, the new hospital will deliver expanded maternity and newborn services, including a new family birth centre, a state-of-the-art neonatology unit and specialist women's health services.

For families across Bateman, the new hospital will mean access to high-quality maternity and newborn care closer to home, ensuring local families can receive the care they need in a modern, purpose-built facility.

As our community continues to grow, investments like this are essential to meeting future demand and ensuring our health system keeps pace with the needs of local families.

The Cook Labor Government is investing in world-class health infrastructure, with the new Women and Babies Hospital set to support women, babies and families across Bateman and Western Australia for generations to come.