New Moama Preschool

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Moama will soon be home to a new preschool facility; further complimenting the growing Moama Education Precinct and becoming a purpose-built, early education centre servicing Moama and surrounds.


Update February 2024

Construction of the new Moama Preschool has been completed with exception of some minor works. Moama Preschool have moved into the building and commenced operation on the 5th February 2024. An official opening for the new building will be held in in April / May with further details to be announced in due course.

Thanks to all who have been involved in the project.



Update October 2023

Construction works are progressing well and are on track for completion in mid December 2023. The steel / timber framing has been erected, roofing is in place and the carpark has been completed except for line marking. External cladding and brickwork has been completed and external painting is well underway. Internal painting has been completed and cabinetry and floor coverings are currently being installed. The rear landscaping / play space is well advanced and taking shape. Works to re-align the internal Recreation Reserve access track have been completed.



Update August 2023

Works are progressing well, despite some wet weather. All underground services have been installed, the concrete slab for the building is complete with the steel and timber framing now being erected. Carpark works have begun, as have the works to re-align the internal Recreation Reserve access track.

The colour scheme for the building has been finalised and the team are working towards the final steps for the design of the rear landscaping and play space.


Background

The relocation and development of a new Preschool in Moama became a priority several years ago to ensure there was expanded and improved early childhood learning opportunities for the growing population.

The project gained momentum more recently with the current preschool, located at Regent Street Moama, operating at capacity with an expanding waiting list.

Murray River Council, together with a number of stakeholders (including the Moama Preschool Committee) identified the relocation and development of a new Moama Preschool building as a key priority for the town.

Behind the scenes planning was also moving along at this time, with Council engaging Brandrick Architects to deliver detailed drawings and other services to ensure the project was at approval stage ready for funding.

Both levels of government then committed funds to the project in late 2021, with the State Government awarding $1.5 million under their Start Strong Capital Works Program and the Australian Government committing $2.9 million under the Building Better Regions Fund.

Murray River Council have committed $1.5 milion to the project.

Delivery 2023

Construction works have now commenced on the $5.9 million project, with AV Builders Pty Ltd contracted to deliver the project.

The new preschool will be located within the Moama Recreation Reserve - situated along Boyes St – and has the capacity to double the number of places offered.

The project will offer a purpose-built early education centre with double the number of sessional education rooms (4 in total), office, storage, toilets, and quiet areas.

Rear play space landscaping, sheds, and associated works will also be undertaken.

Whilst works are in progress the community is reminded that access to the northern section of the Moama Recreation Reserve will be closed and there will be detours within the Reserve as the build progresses.

The construction of the new preschool and ancillary works will be completed by December 31 this year.

Moama will soon be home to a new preschool facility; further complimenting the growing Moama Education Precinct and becoming a purpose-built, early education centre servicing Moama and surrounds.


Update February 2024

Construction of the new Moama Preschool has been completed with exception of some minor works. Moama Preschool have moved into the building and commenced operation on the 5th February 2024. An official opening for the new building will be held in in April / May with further details to be announced in due course.

Thanks to all who have been involved in the project.



Update October 2023

Construction works are progressing well and are on track for completion in mid December 2023. The steel / timber framing has been erected, roofing is in place and the carpark has been completed except for line marking. External cladding and brickwork has been completed and external painting is well underway. Internal painting has been completed and cabinetry and floor coverings are currently being installed. The rear landscaping / play space is well advanced and taking shape. Works to re-align the internal Recreation Reserve access track have been completed.



Update August 2023

Works are progressing well, despite some wet weather. All underground services have been installed, the concrete slab for the building is complete with the steel and timber framing now being erected. Carpark works have begun, as have the works to re-align the internal Recreation Reserve access track.

The colour scheme for the building has been finalised and the team are working towards the final steps for the design of the rear landscaping and play space.


Background

The relocation and development of a new Preschool in Moama became a priority several years ago to ensure there was expanded and improved early childhood learning opportunities for the growing population.

The project gained momentum more recently with the current preschool, located at Regent Street Moama, operating at capacity with an expanding waiting list.

Murray River Council, together with a number of stakeholders (including the Moama Preschool Committee) identified the relocation and development of a new Moama Preschool building as a key priority for the town.

Behind the scenes planning was also moving along at this time, with Council engaging Brandrick Architects to deliver detailed drawings and other services to ensure the project was at approval stage ready for funding.

Both levels of government then committed funds to the project in late 2021, with the State Government awarding $1.5 million under their Start Strong Capital Works Program and the Australian Government committing $2.9 million under the Building Better Regions Fund.

Murray River Council have committed $1.5 milion to the project.

Delivery 2023

Construction works have now commenced on the $5.9 million project, with AV Builders Pty Ltd contracted to deliver the project.

The new preschool will be located within the Moama Recreation Reserve - situated along Boyes St – and has the capacity to double the number of places offered.

The project will offer a purpose-built early education centre with double the number of sessional education rooms (4 in total), office, storage, toilets, and quiet areas.

Rear play space landscaping, sheds, and associated works will also be undertaken.

Whilst works are in progress the community is reminded that access to the northern section of the Moama Recreation Reserve will be closed and there will be detours within the Reserve as the build progresses.

The construction of the new preschool and ancillary works will be completed by December 31 this year.

Page last updated: 19 Feb 2024, 08:23 AM