New Childcare Centre Proposed in Annerley to Address Growing Demand

A development application has been submitted for the construction of a childcare centre in Annerley, with an aim to meet the growing demand for childcare centres within the area. 

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Plans

Designed by All Design and Drafting, the building incorporates a combination of timber, tin, and stonework elements to create a distinct detached dwelling appearance at the ground floor entrance.

To accommodate the new development, the existing building at 507 Ipswich Rd, Annerley, currently occupied by Braille House will be demolished. 

The site will be transformed into a childcare centre comprising seven activity rooms, a spacious 756 sqm outdoor play area, a laundry, and a kitchen. Additionally, the project includes a total of 21 parking spaces, with 13 designated for staff and one for persons with disabilities.

Vehicular and pedestrian access to the site will be established through a new crossover to Norman Street.

Demand for Childcare Centres 

Planning documents indicate that there has been an insufficient supply of childcare services in the area over the past year, mainly due to the closure of the Community Kids childcare centre on Villa Street, Annerley, which was located approximately 750 metres south of the proposed site.

This closure, which occurred in mid-2022 resulted in a reduction in available childcare options, impacting approximately 80-100 enrolled children.

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“The intent of the proposed childcare centre is to cater to that demand predominantly generated within the defined catchment, with the population within this local area expected to increase from 39,769 people in 2021 to 46,490 people in 2031 and more than 49,800 people by 2041,” planners at Think Economics noted.

Published 19-May-2023