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JJ McMahon Memorial Kindergarten renewal

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We renewed JJ McMahon Memorial Kindergarten in 2024 as part of our early childhood facility renewal program.

Status

Construction is now complete. The kindergarten program will relocate from Balwyn Leisure Centre in late-December 2024 and fully operate from the new facility from 2025.

About the project

We have worked closely with the kindergarten’s committee of management, teachers, and staff to develop a design for a high-quality early years facility. 

Works included:

  • rebuilding the front playroom
  • refurbishing the rear playroom
  • a larger office to support the teaching team for planning
  • a combined staff and meeting room with a kitchen
  • a new shared children’s bathroom between the playrooms.
Artist's impression of the refurbished playroom at the JJ McMahon kindergarten, a large open playroom with exposed roof joints, natural materials and white walls, and children playing with toys and kindergarten staff
Artist’s impression of one of the refurbished playroom spaces being used by children and kindergarten staff
Artist's impression of the refurbished playroom at the JJ McMahon kindergarten, a large open playroom with multiple skylights, and natural materials and white walls
Artist’s impression of one of the refurbished playroom spaces without furniture
Artists impression of the outdoor play area at the JJ McMahon kindergarten, with shaded areas along the building, a grassy area with a large tree, and a tanbark area
Artist’s impression of the outdoor play area

Tree works

The design and location of the renewed building allowed us to retain a significant mature Oak tree. To allow adequate space to protect the tree’s root system, the building footprint was moved forward slightly, and meant we needed to remove a small Lilly Pilly tree and a medium-sized Liquidambar tree. 

To offset this, we looked at opportunities to plant new trees on Argyle Road, as there was no space on site to replant the 2 trees. 

Timeline

DatesStageStatus
Late 2022Consultation with the committee of management to inform our concept planComplete
Early 2024Temporary kindergarten relocation to the former Balwyn Leisure CentreComplete
February 2024Renewal works beginComplete
Second half 2024Project completedComplete
2025Kindergarten starts operating at new facilityIncomplete

Contact us

For more information contact Loretta Pepper, Team Leader, Early Years Infrastructure, by email at [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4014.

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