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MALLACOOTA KINDERGARTEN Project information and update Background and context The Victorian Government is committed to delivering a new kindergarten for Mallacoota after the Greer Street building was significantly damaged by extreme weather events in early 2020. The government has announced up to $2.5 million to deliver a new purpose-built facility for the Mallacoota community. Mallacoota Kindergarten is managed by the YMCA and operates from an East Gippsland Council-owned building at 23 Greer Street. This building has one room and is licensed to offer kindergarten to 25 children. Children attended temporary kindergarten facilities at Mallacoota P-12 College while the council completed short-term repairs at Greer St. The children have moved back to their original kindergarten building for now but, as the community has identified, Mallacoota needs a new kindergarten to meet the needs of current and future generations.
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Key actions from the last six Status and next steps
months The Department was initially working on options to
have a new kindergarten ready for the start of the new
The Department of Education and Training (the kindergarten year in 2021. This was due to the poor
Department) has been consulting with key stakeholder condition of the existing kindergarten after the storm
groups since March 2020 to help plan for the new damage, community concern about the temporary
kindergarten. These stakeholders include East Gippsland arrangements at the School and community advocacy to
Shire Council, the YMCA (kindergarten service provider), have a new high-quality kindergarten in place as soon as
the Mallacoota Pre-school Association & Toy Library Inc possible.
and Mallacoota P-12 College (the college). The Department
also continues to liaise with Bushfire Recovery Victoria and Through consultation two site options where identified.
Mallacoota and District Recovery Association. The purpose These options are:
of the consultation is to ensure local priorities inform the 1. The existing Mallacoota kindergarten site at Greer
project approach. Street, and
Two site options for the new kindergarten facility were 2. The Mallacoota P-12 College.
identified, discussed and explored with the stakeholder In line with these objectives, and site options, the June 2020
groups − the existing Greer Street site and the college site. community survey identified options for each site that
On 20 May 2020 the school council of the college passed a could have be delivered by the start of 2021. This included a
resolution stating that they were open to the school being two-room modular kindergarten at the college site or a new
considered as a potential site for the new kindergarten. one-room modular kindergarten at the existing site. The
To seek broader community input, the Department existing site option was smaller because it was uncertain if
surveyed the Mallacoota community in June 2020 and a larger kindergarten could be built there without further
received a strong response. We have compiled the results in cultural heritage planning works. This additional planning
a ‘What We Heard’ report, available on the VSBA website. could not be done in time for a new kindergarten to be
ready for Term 1, 2021.
On 23 June 2020, East Gippsland Shire Council made
a resolution that their preference in their role as a So far, the consultation with key stakeholder groups and
stakeholder is for a larger, two-room kindergarten at the the community survey outcomes have revealed very mixed
college site. and strong views on both the site options and the timing
for the project. While some feedback has prioritised having
a new facility for the start of 2021, others have prioritised
taking longer to extend planning and consultation,
particularly in the post bushfire community context, and
explore if a larger building could be possible at the existing
site. Correspondence has been sent to the Department
expressing both perspectives strongly.
The results of the survey and consultation with the
stakeholder groups has shown:
· mixed and strong views about the two site options
· mixed views about whether having a new facility
available for 2021 was a priority or if move time should
be provided to explore if a larger facility would be
possible at Greer Street
· community members expressing that more time was
needed for community consultation, particularly as they
continue to recover from the aftermath of the bushfires.
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Decision to take more time for consultation Community Forum – Saturday 29 August
and to further explore scope at both sites The Department have also heard the community’s request
In response to the mixed feedback, and recognising the for more opportunities for consultation. Therefore, the
ongoing impact of the bushfires on the community, the Department is working with Bushfire Recovery Victoria and
Department will extend the consultation and undertake Dr Rob Gordon to hold a community forum to discuss the
further planning and scoping works at both sites to project and the differing views. This forum will be held on 29
determine if a larger two-room building is also possible at August 2020 and will be open to all community members via
Greer Street. a virtual platform due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
This will mean the new kindergarten will not be in place
for the start of 2021, and instead we will be aiming for an
opening in the second half of 2021 or into 2022 depending Next steps
on the results of further site investigations Following the Forum, the views and feedback will be collated
Before an extension of the existing kindergarten and used to inform project considerations. During the six
building footprint at Greer Street can be considered, the to nine months needed to complete the CHMP process, the
Department has received advice that a Cultural Heritage Department will continue to progress what planning works
Management Plan (CHMP) is recommended and has now can be considered.
commenced this process in collaboration with the Shire After the CHMP process, the VSBA will provide the Minister
Council. It cannot be known in advance how long it will take with their recommendations on each site option, including
to complete the Plan, but it is possible that it will be six to community views. The Minister will then make a decision
nine months. This will confirm if a larger kindergarten can on where the kindergarten will be located based on this
be built at Greer Street. The Department will undertake a information and recommendations.
voluntary CHMP at the college site at the same time.
Once a site decision has been made, as with all delivery
As the initial intention of this project was to have a new projects the VSBA as the project manager will form a
kindergarten ready for the start of the 2021 year, an Project Control Group (PCG), made up of a representative
investigative process taking up to nine months had not from key stakeholder groups. The PCG will be responsible
been considered a feasible option. However, due feedback for helping to oversee the design and delivery of the
that the community would like more time to consider modular kindergarten.
options for this project, the Department has decided to
undertake this process. Depending on the outcomes of the
further site planning works, it may be possible to have a
new facility ready at some point during the 2021 year. Exact
timing will depend on the outcomes of this further planning
and community consultation.
From here, options for the new kinderagrten will depend on
CHMP outcomes, however there are three possibilities:
Existing site:
1. A new kindergarten within existing footprint, should the
CHMP find that a larger building is not possible
2. a larger two room kingarten, should the CHMP find that
a larger building is possible
School site
3. a two room kindgarten.
With all options, a new playground and car parking spaces
would also be provided.
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KEY BACKGROUND PROJECT
INFORMATION
Funding
In response to community advocacy following the substantial storm damage to
the aging Mallacoota kindergarten building, the Government committed up to
$2.5 million for the Victorian School Building Authority (the VSBA) to deliver a new
kindergarten for the Mallacoota community, as soon as possible.
This budget will enable the construction of a modular kindergarten of up to
two rooms (larger and with additional spaces than the existing kindergarten
building) on either the existing site (subject to the further planning works) or at
Mallacoota P-12 College.
Three-Year-Old Kindergarten reform
From 2021, families in Mallacoota will be offered up to 15 hours of government-
funded Three-Year-Old Kindergarten for the first time. This will be offered
regardless of where the kindergarten is located in 2021 – it is in no way linked to
site selection.
Building delivery method
Regardless of location, the new Mallacoota Kindergarten will be a purpose-built
modular building.
Architecturally designed, modular kindergarten facilities are constructed offsite −
minimising disruptions to families, staff and learning programs.
Sections of the buildings are delivered to kindergarten sites where builders
assemble them. This process can cut up to half the time required for a traditional
build, giving children faster access to high-quality learning environments.
You can watch a video showing one of our previous modular kindergartens.
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Mallacoota Kindergarten project roles
The following image illustrates the roles for Mallacoota Kindergarten project participants.
Decision Maker
Minister for Education
The minister will approve key project decisions, such as
site location. This will be based on Department advice
as informed by community consultation, feedback and
recommendations.
Project Manager
Department of Education
DET via the VSBA will lead project delivery
from start to finish
Advisers
Bushfire Recovery Victoria Dr Rob Gordon
Bushfire Recovery Victoria and Dr Rob Gordon have
been engaged as key advisers during consultation due
to their experience with busfire affected communities.
Key Stakeholders
East Gippsland Shire Council YMCA (provider)
Mallacoota Kindergarten Parent Committee
Mallacoota P–12 College Mallacoota Community
MADRA/MPA
These groups are key stakeholders for the Mallacoota
Kindergarten project — their views will help to inform
key decisions.
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Indicative project timelines
On average, a modular kindergarten building can be constructed, delivered and readied for use in six to seven months. This
compares to 18 months to two years for a traditional on-site design and construction project.
Completing the new Mallacoota Kindergarten depends on the timing and outcomes of the cultural heritage planning and
further consultation. The timeframe below indicates what to expect and shows that there will some overlap of activities.
Stages 2–4 on average are completed in approx. 6–7 months
Stage 1
Approx. 6–9 months
Voluntary Cultural Heritage Management Plan
Stage 2
Approx. 1 month
Building preliminaries/
early works investigations
Stage 3
Approx. 3 months
Building design, building permit, outdoor
learning environment/car park design
Stage 4
Approx. 5 months
Site works, delivery, fitout, handover
Bushfire safety management
The VSBA can assure you that bushfire safety management However, the new Mallacoota Kindergarten, no matter
will be assessed regardless of where the kindergarten is where it is located will not be a designated Neighbourhood
located. This will include: Safer Place (NSP). East Gippsland Shire Council has
formally designated the Mallacoota community’s NSP as
· undertaking a Bushfire Attack Level assessment as
the foreshore between Captains Point and Coull’s Point
part of the early works investigation of the site, which
(noting that NSPs are reviewed annually for suitability).
would determine areas at risk of attack, and the
appropriate mitigation strategies to be factored into the Schools and early childhood settings are typically not
kindergarten design suitable as NSPs and Mallacoota Kindergarten and
· ensuring adherence to the requirements of Bushfire Mallacoota P-12 College are both listed on the Bushfire At-
Management Overlay (which would apply to the existing Risk Register, so they would close on days declared Code
site) as part of applying for a planning permit, and seek Red (extreme fire danger) in their Bureau of Meteorology
advice from the council as required district.
· looking into ‘air scrubbers’ for the new kindergarten. In addition, both Mallacoota P-12 College and the YMCA
have their own fire safety protocols, which will continue to
apply to the kindergarten regardless of location.
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Indicative site plan – existing kindergarten site
The draft site plan below is an example of a two-room modular kindergarten and associated
playground and car parking could possibly look like at the existing kindergarten site at 23 Greer St.
This site plan is indicative only and subject to further cultural heritage works and consultation.
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Indicative site plan – Mallacoota P-12 College site
The site plan below is an example of a two-room modular kindergarten and associated playground
and car parking could possibly look like at Mallacoota P-12 College. If the college site is selected the
kindergarten will be located on the Lees Rd side of the school site – access to the kindergarten would
be via Lees Rd. This site plan is indicative only and would be subject to further consultation.
The Lees Rd location means that the kindergarten will continue to have its own entrance and car
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Indicative outdoor learning space design
Below is an illustration of a playground space for a two-room modular kindergarten building. This
illustration is not the design of the playground for the new kindergarten, however it shows an example
of what might be possible. This illustration focuses on incorporating natural elements, including:
· mulch play and sand pits · turf
· veggie planters · a dry creek bed
· log benching · water features
· terraced timber seating
Once a site is determined, there will be the opportunity for the Mallacoota community to contribute to
the design and layout of the new playground and landscaping. It will also be possible to incorporate
elements from the existing kindergarten playground, into the new facility.
LOG TEEPEES LOG STEPPERS
LOG STEPPER EDGING
SOFT FALL
MOUNDS
RAILWAY SLEEPER
PLAY AREA
VEGGIE PLANTER
STEPPING LOGS AND
MUDSTONE BORDER
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Standard two-room modular kindergarten floorplan
This template floor plan is of a standard two-room, 66-licenced-place kindergarten building that the
Department currently deploys. These facilities are approximately 816 square metres and typically
include:
· two 33-licenced place kindergarten rooms · storage (including lockers and storerooms)
· covered deck area · accessible ramps
· an office space · toilets (including an accessible toilet)
· reading niche · cleaner’s space.
· a lobby space · kitchen
· art sinks
· 66 licenced places
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As shown in the next image, there may be an option to update the standard two-room floor plan to
increase the flexibility of the space, including:
· adding a flexible consulting room that could be used for services like maternal and child health, or a
range of other consulting or meeting opportunities depending on community needs
· partitioning one room so it could be used as one space, or as two separate spaces allowing for
different groupings and offerings. For example, a kindergarten group and playgroup running at the
same time, or long day care or other services and community uses.
This illustration only indicates what the space could offer. Key stakeholders may wish to keep the standard
two-room configuration or explore how the space could be better designed to offer other services.
40.8m
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TOILET
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38.2m2 TOILET
15~ CHILDREN SERVICES
54.2m2
20m 33~ CHILDREN
BENCH / SINK 124.1m2
READING LOCKERS READING
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LOCKERS
MATERNAL CHILD
STORE AND HEALTH BENCH / SINK STORE
21.8m2 LOCKERS
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ACCESSIBLE
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STAIRS You can contact us:
Victorian School Building Authority
· 57 licenced places
· Flexible consulting space 1800 896 950
Modular· Kindergarten Mock
Partition in one room so itFloor
can be Plan Design
used for kindergarten or playgroup, vsba@education.vic.gov.au
and also cater for long day care *Floorplan is to be used as a guide only.
Exact measurements and lay out of individual modular buildings may change.
/victorianschoolbuild
schoolbuildings.vic.gov.au
For information in your
language, please call the
Victorian School Building
Authority’s translation
MALLACOOTA KINDERGARTEN service on 03 9280 0712.
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