Children First Property Pty Ltd has submitted a development application for a major childcare centre capable of accommodating over 130 children in Kallangur.
The proposed facility, to be located at 2/8 Cotterell Road and 105 School Road, would involve the demolition of three existing houses. The plan outlines a one-storey structure with a gross floor area of 1,008 square meters, designed to cater for 132 children up to four years old.
Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay / DA/2024/3293
The proposed childcare centre would feature seven separate internal rooms for different age groups and large outdoor play areas. It would operate from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and provide 27 car parking spaces for parents and staff.
The site, which boasts frontages on both School and Cotterell roads, is strategically located within Kallangur’s business periphery. Access to the centre is proposed from Cotterell Road.
According to the application, the location is ideal due to its proximity to local shopping, convenience stores, and various community facilities. The developers argue that the site is well-suited for a childcare centre, supporting both the surrounding residential neighbourhoods and the local activity centre.
The application also emphasises the architectural merit of the proposed building, noting that it will present well to both street frontages and neighbouring residential areas. A notable design feature includes an awning structure along the School Road frontage, extending around to Cotterell Road.
As Kallangur continues to grow, this development could provide much-needed childcare services to the area. The application is currently under review by local authorities, and community feedback may play a role in the final decision.
Published 7-August-2024
