Community hub in Armstrong Creek to open in January

RESIDENTS in Geelong’s fastest growing suburb will soon have access to a range of high quality children’s services when a new community hub opens in Armstrong Creek.

Construction will soon be complete on the first stage of the $15.24 million Armstrong Creek East Community Hub, which will provide 92 child care places and 99 kindergarten places from January 2019.

Armstrong Creek East Community Hub will also provide four maternal and child health rooms, a multi-purpose room for playgroups, parenting programs and community activities, and an outdoor playground.

The City of Greater Geelong committed $8 million to the Armstrong Creek East project, with the state government providing an additional $7.24 million.

“This is the first facility of its kind in Armstrong Creek. It will offer child care, maternal and child health services, kindergarten and playgroup,” Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood said.

“With so many young families moving to Armstrong Creek, it’s important they have easy access to high quality children’s services.

“The city is investing heavily in children’s services and community hubs, with centres being built or upgraded in Highton, Leopold, Drysdale and Corio.”

Child care operator bestchance will manage the hub’s Armstrong Creek Children’s Centre and is taking enrolments now. Parents can book places by phoning bestchance on 1300 224 644 or emailing [email protected].

The community centre’s multi-purpose rooms and maternal and child health service will open in February.