A feasibility study for the new hospital was completed in January 2003. The study used a 'best practice model of care' for the future development of facilities for the RWH and examined the viability of the following redevelopment options:
● option W2-refurbish the existing RWH buildings
● option W4-rebuild on the existing Grattan Street site
● option M5-redevelopment adjacent to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville
● option D1-redevelopment on the former Royal Dental Hospital site, Parkville
● option G2-redevelopment on a greenfield site.