Construction has started on a new children’s services building as part of the $75 million Wollondilly community cultural civic precinct project.
The federal and state governments have each contributed $814,784 to the new fit-for-purpose centre, with Wollondilly Shire Council putting in $1.26 million.
The project is being delivered as part of the Western Sydney City Deal, a partnership between the three levels of government.
The new building will see the relocation of council’s existing 30-place before- and after-school care and vacation care services.
The building also has capacity to accommodate a future 30-place preschool.
The children’s services building project is being undertaken by the Patterson Building Group and is expected to be finished in mid-2022.
Wollondilly Shire Council CEO Ben Taylor said the beginning of construction signifies that the Wollondilly cultural precinct is becoming a reality, which will be welcomed by the community.
“Congratulations to the mayor and councillors, who I’m sure are delighted to see construction begin on the children’s services building, and are looking forward to seeing the project take shape over the next 12 months,” Mr Taylor said.
“This is a great investment for our community, with the delivery of a practical space for families who live or work in the Shire.”
Federal minister for cities Paul Fletcher said the new children’s services building would play a role in the broader Picton town centre revitalisation.
“This facility is being delivered as part of the Wollondilly Cultural Precinct development, which includes the refurbishment of the shire hall, a performing arts centre, government services building, village green and new library,” Mr Fletcher said.
“This important project is one of many being funded under the $11 billion Western Sydney City Deal, which is helping to increase liveability and transform the region through the delivery of important community infrastructure.”
