Eulcom applies to build ‘Eden Academy’ in Mackay’s Northern Beaches

The centre meeting a ‘demographic need’ will cater for up to 100 children from zero to age five and boasts a library and yoga studio.

A new child care academy with a yoga studio and library could become the fourth childcare centre within a 500m radius in Mackay’s bustling Northern Beaches.

Brisbane-based Eulcom has applied to Mackay Regional Council to build a six-room centre at 33 Arana Dr, Rural View.

The location of the proposed Eden Academy. Picture: Supplied

It is within walking distance to Goodstart Early Learning Eimeo and Rural View centres as well as C&K Eimeo Road Community Kindergarten.

If approved, the Eden Academy would cater for up to 100 children from birth to five years old.

This includes eight children in the 0-12 months room, eight in the toddlers’ 12-24 months room, 20 each in the two rooms for two to three year olds and 22 each in the two rooms for three to five year olds.

A prep area and toilets service each activity room with the centre also boasting a large outdoor play area divided into two age zones.

There is also a yoga studio, library, large kitchen with servery and three specialised sleep rooms catering for up to four children each.

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Design plans submitted to Mackay Regional Council for the Eden Academy childcare centre include a yoga studio and library. Picture: Supplied

The academy is Eulcom’s latest Rural View commercial development.

The business also owns Northern Beaches Emporium at 1-11 Carl St and a spare lot at 29 Arana Dr.

BP Wessell Petroleum’s application for Arana Dr is also pending approval.

The company wants to build a complex with an indoor sport and recreation centre, a drive-through takeaway and a “low impact industry” shop.

Originally published as Eulcom applies to build ‘Eden Academy’ in Mackay’s Northern Beaches