Hills families to benefit from two new childcare centres in Hahndorf and Mount Barker
Two new childcare centres will be built in Hahndorf and Mount Barker to cater for more than 200 children.
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Two new childcare centres to cater for more than 200 children have been approved by Mount Barker District Council.
Construction will start soon on the Montessori Early Leaning Centre, in Hahndorf, after a tender was awarded to Chappell Builders earlier this month.
The centre, at 147 Mount Barker Rd, will accommodate 85 children, including 40 toddlers, 30 preschoolers, and 15 infants.
In a report tabled with the council, Beyond Ink architect Craig Buckberry said the works would cost $1.9 million.
“The design would demolish all existing structures and replace them with a purpose designed early leaning centre,” he said.
“Construction would be brick veneer with high level single clad timber framing. Small sections of traditional stone masonry would also be incorporated into the front facade.
“(A) large and beautiful tree occupies the existing site ... and will form a pivotal role to the external landscaping and play spaces.”
Meanwhile, construction of a new childcare centre in Mount Barker is set to commence in September.
The council this month approved the development of a 3257sq m block bordered by Hurtling Drive and Hughes St, after it deemed the project “appropriate” for the town’s future economic growth.
It will cater for up to 140 children and be manned by 20 staff between the hours of 6am to 7pm on weekdays.
Site owner and developer Lino Persico said the project had been three years in the making and would help cater for the region’s growing childcare demands.
“It’ll be state-of-the-art and different to what other childcare centres are offering with viewing platforms and playgrounds for the kids,” he said.
Mr Persico hoped to have the centre opened by late next year.