Premier Daniel Andrews on Friday said the government would acquire land in the Hume region to build the centre.

It’s unclear when the rehab will open.

The mother, whose name was withheld to protect her son’s identity, said having a child with an addiction was incredibly stressful.

Finding a rehab bed in the region is notoriously difficult, with waiting lists of up to six months.

“The only time I see him clean is when he gets out of jail,” she said.

“I actually see my son.”

The Wangaratta man is on remand with pending court charges, the latest in a string of legal problems that have stemmed from his ice abuse.

His mother hopes he will be released into a court ordered six week rehabilitation program.

“As a parent, it would be good knowing it’s court ordered and he has to go,” she said.

“He’s gotten to that time in his life where he realises how much it does affect him and the impact it has on his family as well.

“I just hope they get this rehab up and running sooner rather than later.

“There are so many younger ones affected by this drug.”

Dr Alan Fisher of Albury Wodonga Health said there was a "top notch” rehab centre in Benalla, in Odyssey House. 

But addicts are also being put on waiting lists for up to half a year. 

“The beds are always full and people have to get onto a waiting list to get in there,” he said. 

“Several months can go by and people can struggle while they need that level of treatment. 

“It really does put pressure on acute resources – they keep getting sick and need to come back into hospital.”

Dr Fisher said he would be keen to assist with the government's plans where possible. 

“Any meaningful attempts to remedy the delays in getting people into appropriate treatment is certainly a huge advantage to the community,” he said.