Sod Turned for New Warragul Early Learning Centre
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Published on 14 January 2019
Warragul is a step closer to securing 132 new kindergarten places with construction starting today on a new Early Learning Centre.
Baw Baw Shire Mayor Cr Mikaela Power, Cr Michael Leaney, Cr Peter Kostos and Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent turned the first sod at the site, co-located at Warragul Primary School.
The multipurpose centre will provide 132 new places for three and four-year old kindergarten programs. The facility will also include consulting spaces for maternal and child health services including allied health support services such as immunisations.
The facility will be built by local company Kubale Constructions with completion expected in the second half of 2019.
This project, scoped at $3.2 million, is being funded in partnership with State and Federal Governments and Baw Baw Shire Council.
Quotes attributable to Mayor Cr Mikaela Power“With more and more families choosing to call Baw Baw Shire home, our need for more years learning infrastructure is at an all-time high. It’s great to see this vital facility now underway which will provide new and much needed kindergarten spaces.”
“Providing new Early Learning Facilities has been one of Council’s key advocacy project over the last few years and we’re grateful for the support from both State and Federal Governments. Soon we will be able to deliver an outstanding community facility that will service our growing community well into the future.”
Quotes attributable to Deputy Prime and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack"The co-location of this facility will make life easier for children and parents alike – children with their transition into primary school and parents who will be able to drop their kindergarten and school children off at the same place.”
“This project is another example of all levels of government working together to provide modern essential services in regional Australia.”
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent MP“The new centre will provide accommodation for early years and family-based services, after-school care, supported play group and other health and early intervention services.”
“It will also provide much-needed services including three and four-year old kinder, playgroups, maternal and child health and allied health support services to support a growing community.”
Image: Cr Michael Leaney, Russell Broadbent MP and Mayor Cr Mikaela Power turning the sod for the new Warragul Early Learning Centre.