We’re seeking community feedback on a proposal to rebuild Gum Nut Gully Preschool at a new location in Doncaster East.

The proposal would see the preschool move from 58-60 Larnoo Drive, Doncaster East, to Corsican Reserve, 400m away at 12 Corsican Avenue.

Gum Nut Gully Preschool is managed by an independent, not-for-profit committee of parents and carers and was built in 1987.

The building is now reaching its end of life, and to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality early childhood education in the area, we are planning for the future of this important service.

We’re partnering with the Victorian Government through its Building Blocks program to replace the building with a new two-room modular facility, providing places for 66 children.

This would enable the kinder to meet demand for free 3 and 4-year-old kinder programs in the area.

However, site investigations have found it is unviable to build the modular preschool at its current location in Larnoo Drive due to a range of site complexities including the topography, environmental considerations and planning controls. 

Nearby Corsican Reserve has been identified as the best alternative for the preschool rebuild. It’s only a short walk to Mullum Mullum Linear Reserve, allowing the preschool to continue with is popular bush kinder program.

If the project proceeds, and preschool relocates, the existing preschool site in Larnoo Drive will be retained for community use.

We want to hear your thoughts on the proposal. Share your feedback by completing our survey at Your Say Manningham until 11.59pm, Tuesday 2 September 2025.