The Lawler Labor Government continues to invest in high quality education facilities for our children.
Multiple milestones have been reached in the development of the new Parap Pre-school, with demolition of the old site nearing completion and the designs for the new education facility being released.
The $10 million project has been designed by Rossi Architects. From the road, the new building design resembles the wings of an aeroplane, reminiscent of the sites aviation origins, while the inside boasts modern learning spaces with high ceilings and plenty of natural light.
The large outdoor space features a playground covered by a solid shade structure set on soft rubber flooring, vegetable gardens, wall murals, water features and greenery spread across the entire play area.
The new state-of-the-art preschool will include a carpark with 18 bays and be able to accommodate 66 students and follows the Lawler Labor Government's landmark $1 billion deal fully funding Territory Education.
It is expected demolition will finish in the coming weeks with a construction tender due to be released this month.
Quotes attributed to Minister for Education, Mark Monaghan:
"The Lawler Labor Government is ensuring every Northern Territory child gets the best start to life through early education.
"The power of pre-school should not be underestimated, evidence shows education in the early years of a child's life gives them the best shot of growing into happy, healthy successful adults.
"This Parap pre-school project will be the pinnacle of early-childhood education in the Territory."
Quotes attributed to Member for Fannie Bay, Brent Potter:
"The Lawler Labor Government will continue to deliver high quality education facilities right across the NT. Today's announcement is a significant achievement for the community of Fannie Bay, with children, teachers and parents set to greatly benefit from the new state-of-the-art early learning centre.
"Education changes lives, and as local member I will continue to ensure the education facilities we have here in Fannie Bay continue to meet and exceed community expectations."
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