This project takes on the redevelopment of Lady Gowrie’s original Melbourne site which came into existence in North Carlton in the 1930s. The North Carlton site enjoys a convenient and quality inner city location on Canning street, directly adjacent to Curtain Square, which is a landscape garden park. The site is approximately 5300m2, 60% of which is dedicated to open space.

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The existing centre has set the benchmark for childcare in Australia, and has offshoots in other states. The original 1930s building was  destroyed by fire in 1960s and a replacement building was established, following the fire, that is still in use today.

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The activities in the new facility will continue the childcare function and accommodate the increased provision of education and training facilities for childcare personnel within a landscaped garden setting of identical size to the current arrangement.