Drummoyne Reservoir: Landmark to be transformed into childcare centre

A Taiwanese developer has flagged plans to turn an inner west landmark into a childcare centre capable of accommodating more than 150 children complete with an observation walkway allowing a glorious view of the city’s skyline. CHECK OUT THE INCREDIBLE PLANS

An artist's impression of the development proposal for the Drummoyne Reservoir reveals a grand transformation is in the works.

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Kids in Drummoyne could have one of the best views in Sydney, with a grand plan to build a rooftop viewing platform on top of a daycare centre earmarked for the historic Drummoyne Reservoir.

A Taiwanese developer has flagged ambitious plans to turn an inner west landmark into a childcare centre capable of accommodating more than 150 children complete with an observation walkway allowing a glorious view of the city’s skyline.

Documents have been lodged with the City of Canada Bay Council to transform the Drummoyne Reservoir into a state-of-the-art daycare at a cost of $12 million.

The old Drummoyne Reservoir.

And how it will look once completed.

They reveal, if built, Drummoyne children will have one of the most enviable views of Sydney from high above.

Sydney Water had sold the site in 2018 and had previously described it as a “local landmark” prior to the sale.

“We want to focus on creating a community based centre that encourages children to participate. The design is focussed on what is best for the children and how the children can learn to become part of the community,” Little Lanes Childcare owner Shan Kuo said.

The viewing walk proposed as part of the plan.

What the old reservoir will eventually look like.

The reservoir, built in 1915, is heritage listed due to its long history with the Drummoyne community and is the only one in Sydney that features an attached tower as an ornament.

The building itself is associated with Sir Thomas Henley, a former four-term mayor of Drummoyne and state parliament MP.

Taiwanese-born Queensland-based investors Mike & Shan and Ivas Investments, who run Little Lanes, are behind the proposal.

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