Accessing the kindergarten during construction
Throughout the construction period, local access will be maintained at all times. Access to the park, Kindergarten, Children’s Centre, Maternal and Child Health Centre, and Traffic School will remain unchanged for most of the construction, with two days of resident access only during building delivery. Further details on alternative access options will be provided closer to the delivery date.
Construction plans and timeframes
As this is a modular building which is mostly constructed offsite, there is minimal time needed onsite. Site works are due to begin in mid August with building delivery due in mid September. The building is due to be completed in mid January. We are fully committed to maintaining a safe and conducive environment for all children and community during construction. All activities will adhere to EPA-regulated work hours. Additionally, all equipment used will comply with EPA noise regulations to ensure minimal disruption.
Construction impacts
The modular building will be mostly constructed offsite, significantly reducing the impact and disruption to the community. Renders of the building will be available soon. Site works are due to begin in mid-August with building delivery due in mid-September. The building is due to be completed in mid-January. The VSBA are fully committed to maintaining a safe and conducive environment for the community during construction.
Access during construction
Throughout the construction period, local access will be maintained at all times. Access to the park, Kindergarten, Children’s Centre, Maternal and Child Health Centre, and Traffic School will remain unchanged for most of the construction, with three days of resident access only during building delivery. Further details on alternative access options will be provided closer to the delivery date.
Trees offsets
As a part of the kindergarten redevelopment project, Council has identified a number of trees that may be impacted as part of the works. Investigations are currently underway to retain as many of these trees as possible. Where this cannot be achieved, replacement plantings will occur in the vicinity to offset any tree loss.
The tree removal plan, conducted by independent arborists, affects 19 trees which equates to 9.79% of the total trees within the reserve. All 19 trees will be replaced and all trees with very high retention value remain untouched. Trees marked in red on the plan are scheduled for removal due to construction impact and their unsuitability for the children’s outdoor play space. All other trees will remain untouched.
While 2 trees directly in front of the building will be removed, 2 new trees will be planted as replacements. A smaller tree will also be removed for disability car parking. The new location reduces the number of significant trees removed compared to the original Master Plan.
The VSBA will replace all removed trees, and Council will contribute to planting offsets. Council’s Parks and Gardens and Open Space teams are in the early stages of considering tree and planting plans and will consult with the community to determine the best locations for planting both within the park and potentially on local nature strips within the surrounding streets where appropriate.
In addition to the tree plan, the fauna management plan ensures that all necessary assessments and actions are undertaken to minimise any impact on local wildlife. This also involves having a wildlife handler onsite during removals as an additional precaution.
