Have your say: Moriac Preschool minor expansion

Published on 23 August 2024

Community members are invited to provide feedback on a Moriac Pre-School draft concept design. Seeking community views on the draft concept design is a key step in the project, which is working towards a minor expansion and refurbishment at the Clerke Court site.

Surf Coast Shire Councillor Heather Wellington encouraged Moriac locals – including young families – to have their say.

“This site is a hub of activity in Moriac, welcoming kindergarteners and also families utilising the Child and Family Health service,” she said.

“The proposed design integrates new and old and seeks to retain the much-loved character of the existing site.” The draft concept design aims to improve accessibility, safety and connections to the pre-school and surrounding public open space.

Features include:

• A new playroom for the pre-school to meet future demand.

• Increased outdoor space for the pre-school.

• An improved Child and Family Health space including a multi-purpose room offering the community a flexible space for playgroups and meetings.

• Improved connections with a new northern footpath connecting to the entry, playground and other existing footpaths.

• Improved accessibility allowing for bikes, scooters, prams, mobility aids, wheelchairs etc.

• New frontage and reception promoting a welcoming environment.

• A fencing replacement at the eastern yard.

• A new shared kitchen space where children can participate in cooking activities.

Cr Wellington thanked the Moriac Pre-school community for their involvement in the opening round of consultation.

“The parent committee of management has been instrumental in helping Council reach this milestone, with members’ input helping to shape the draft concept design,” she said. “We also heard from the pre-schoolers, who drew fantastic pictures of items they would like at their kinder.”

To view the draft concept design and provide feedback in a short survey, visit yoursay.surfcoast.vic.gov.au/Moriac-Pre-school.

People who would like a printed survey can call 5261 0600 to arrange one to be posted.

The survey will close Friday 13 September. Feedback will help shape a final concept design.

Surf Coast Shire Council secured $40,000 to complete this design work through the Victorian Government Building Blocks Planning Grants. The grant is for planning work on kindergarten projects that support the rollout of three-year-old kindergarten across Victoria.

Council will seek further funding for the construction phase of this project.