The AU$1.5 billion (US$978 million) New Footscray Hospital precinct in Melbourne, Australia, set to open in February 2026, has attracted top local and national hospitality operators and specialist health clinics.

The New Footscray Hospital precinct will feature over 9,000 square meters of retail, commercial, and specialized health facilities, including cafes, a pharmacy, a gym, a convenience store, and various private health clinics. So far, 17 tenants have been secured, including prominent local and national names such as HealthSmart Pharmacy, Shuji Sushi, Alleyway Kitchen, Zuppa, and Milk & Moss, managed by the experienced local operator Continental Hospitality Group, as well as a Western Bulldogs-themed childcare center accommodating 90 children for hospital staff and the surrounding community. The precinct is designed for accessibility and seamless integration, with direct connections to Victoria University’s Footscray campus, providing user-friendly pedestrian entry points and walkways to reach the new commercial spaces next to the public hospital. Plenary and its commercial partners are investing over AU$60 million in the development and outfitting of the retail and commercial areas, highlighting the urban renewal and value-creation benefits of private-sector investment alongside government initiatives.

A standout tenant is the Little Social Café, operated by the local social enterprise Youth Projects. The New Footscray Hospital precinct represents one of Victoria's largest single investments in healthcare infrastructure. It is being developed by the Plenary Health consortium, led by Plenary Group, in collaboration with the Victorian Government and Western Health. The new hospital will accommodate approximately 15,000 additional patients and handle about 20,000 more emergency department visits annually. Plenary is overseeing the development and management of the commercial areas. The only spaces still available are one final food and beverage tenancy, a showroom, and specialist medical and allied health clinics.