The City of Greater Bendigo has appointed Y Kinders to operate the new kindergarten at Marrungi Wayaparra Community Hub in Marong.
City of Greater Bendigo Director Healthy Communities and Environments Jess Howard said construction of the new kindergarten is nearing completion and will commence operating in January 2026.
"Y Kinders currently operate four kindergartens in Bendigo and the City will now work closely with them to prepare the new kinder for its opening early next year," Ms Howard said.
"The new kindergarten has been constructed with $5.5M in funding from the Victorian Government and will help respond to unmet demand for three and four-year-old kindergarten places in the region by providing a 99-place kinder with Allied Health rooms.
"Both the City and the Victorian Government are committed to meeting the demand for kindergarten place in Greater Bendigo and to partnering together to build this important infrastructure for local families.
"The new building has been designed using environmentally sustainable building standards and is fully accessible. It features three kinder rooms, two allied health rooms, staff facilities, outdoor play area, kitchen facilities and bathroom amenities."
The construction of the kindergarten is the first stage of a two-stage project to establish the Marrungi Wayaparra Community Hub Marong. The hub is bordered by High, Torrens and Cathcart Streets. Stage two of the project is not yet scheduled for delivery with timing subject to future funding.
Marrungi Wayaparra means meeting in Marong in Dja Dja Wurrung language. The hub site also includes the Marong Community Hall, Marong Neighbourhood House and Community Garden, old fire shed and the new kindergarten.
