HOUSING developer Wel.Co has announced it will build a brand-new childcare centre at its residential community in Huntly, Harlowe, offering more than 100 places to local children.<\/p>\n
The developer will partner with a national childcare operator with over 20 years of experience to design and deliver the project.<\/p>\n
The operator will aim to have a focus on contemporary earlychildhood education, underpinned by the 3a: Abecedarian Approach Australia – a method that prioritises language development, enriched care giving, and interactive learning to set foundations for life.<\/p>\n
Wel.Co founder and managing director, former Essendon Football Club defender Andrew Welsh, said the new centre is an important step in delivering Harlowe’s vision as a family community.<\/p>\n
“Our vision is to create a community where young families have everything they need to grow and flourish,” he said.<\/p>\n
“This new childcare centre, combined with our parks, playgrounds, andopen spaces, will ensure Harlowe is the perfect place for first-homebuyers and growing families.”<\/p>\n
Huntly is one of Greater Bendigo’s fastest-growing suburbs and is estimated to have increased residents by 14 per cent since 2021.<\/p>\n
Nearly 10 per cent of the population is under the age of five, almost double the state average.<\/p>\n
As part of Wel.Co’s commitment to supporting young families, Harlowe purchasers will be offered preferential placement at the new centre.<\/p>\n
The development is already home to a flourishing community, and oncompletion will be home to approximately 1200 residents.<\/p>\n
The estate features 450 lots, ranging from 300 sqm to 1,1125 sqm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
HOUSING developer Wel.Co has announced it will build a brand-new childcare centre at its residential community in Huntly, Harlowe, offering more than 100 places to local children. The developer will partner with a national childcare operator with over 20 years of experience to design and deliver the project. The operator will aim to have a […]<\/p>\n