New childcare centre proposed for Drysdale

THE City of Greater Geelong has received a planning application for a new childcare centre in Drysdale.
The centre, which is proposed for 118-120 High Street, would cater for up to 126 children.
The proposal also includes the subdivision of the site land to include three independent lots –
two of the lots would be developed for residential use, while the third lot would include the construction and operation of the new single-level childcare facility.
The facility would include internal and external children’s play areas combined with external vehicle parking areas.
“The childcare centre is orientated toward High Street, with staff area comprising offices, meeting room, bathroom and laundry all in the south-east corner of the building,” a planning report by Sincock Planning states.
“Immediately adjacent to the entry is the reception and board room, with the children’s rooms located around the west, north and east side of the building, all of which have direct access to the outdoor play areas.
“The kitchen is centrally located within the building, to the immediate north of the reception area.”
Sincock Planning state that the childcare centre is proposed to operate with 126 children between 7am-7pm Monday to Friday.
The estimated cost of the development is $2,000,000.
Public comment closes on September 25.