Educators are excitedly welcoming families back to the new-look Tunstall Square Kindergarten in term two, following the completion of its much-anticipated upgrade and expansion.

Manningham’s Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said the upgraded facility will better meet the needs of children, families and the teaching team at the kindergarten.

“Tunstall Square Kindergarten now offers upgraded, welcoming facilities that are enhanced by an amazing range of equipment and resources to support children’s learning,” Cr Lange said.

“Children will love the new multi-use softfall rubber, synthetic grass play zone, and water pump and creek water play area. It's all about learning through play.”

The kindergarten expansion includes:

• a second kindergarten room, offering an extra 52 enrolments
• upgraded accessible ramp and external entrance to provide universal access
• partial playspace upgrades and landscaping including a new multi-use softfall rubber undersurfacing synthetic grass play zone, water pump and creek water play area
• improved new entry into the neighbouring Maternal and Child Health Centre
• new pedestrian path link from Russell Crescent into St Clems Reserve and car park
• improvements to the Maternal and Child Health Centre (to be completed in April/May).

The design also incorporated sustainable features, such as energy efficient solar PV systems, energy efficient lighting and eco-friendly, sustainable materials.

This project was delivered in partnership with the Victorian Government and the kindergarten.

For more information, visit Your Say Manningham.