Council is undertaking a playground upgrade at Gowrie Victoria Clare Court Early Learning Centre (40 Court Street, Yarraville).
The proposed works will improve the overall functionality of the existing outdoor play space and provide an accessible and inclusive space for children of all abilities to support their learning and development.
Commercial Scapes Ptd Ltd has been contracted by Council to carry out the works which will include the demolition and removal of the existing north/west facing outdoor play space and the installation of:
Works are expected to commence on Monday 19 September and are anticipated to be completed by mid-December 2022. During this time, Gowrie Victoria Clare Court will remain open and continue to offer services to local families.
Contractors will be onsite between 7am-5pm Monday-Saturday to undertake the works. During the works the outside play space adjacent to rooms one through to five will be inaccessible to children, families and staff, and temporary site fencing will be erected around the perimeter of the playground. Children will have access to other outdoor play spaces while works are undertaken, including smaller playgrounds onsite and offsite through the ‘Out and About’ program.
Access to the Centre will remain via Court Street however the footpath along the western side of the Centre will be closed off with temporary fencing, and signage will be in place to support safe navigation around the area. An alternate footpath is available on the eastern side of Cruickshank Park.
There will be some impacts to car parking along Court Street, with around seven car spaces opposite the Centre near Cruickshank Park unavailable and closed off with fencing throughout the works. Signage will be in place to support safe navigation around the closed off areas.
The existing playground at Gowrie Clare Court is outdated. The works are taking place to improve the functionality, safety and accessibility of the outdoor play space, and to enhance the opportunities for exploration, learning and accessibility for all children attending the Centre.
These works are being jointly funded by Maribyrnong City Council and the State Government through the ‘Building Blocks’ Program.
Yes. During the works, Gowrie Clare Court will remain open and continue to offer services to local families.
No. During the works the outside play space adjacent to rooms one through to five will be inaccessible to children, families and staff.
Yes. Access to outdoor play is important for children, and they will have access to other outdoor play spaces at the centre while works are undertaken, this will include access to the smaller playground and the Out and About program.
There will be some impacts to car parking near the Centre, with around seven car spaces along Court Street, opposite the Centre near Cruickshank Park, unavailable throughout the works. It will be closed off with fencing and signage will be in place to support safe navigation around the area.
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