Kaniva Kindergarten upgrades to start

Published on 31 May 2022

The Kaniva Kindergarten is set to undergo a major renovation, with works starting in June.

The work will include updating the room’s bathroom, laundry, and storage facilities.

The room’s current bathroom will be moved and a new all-abilities bathroom for adults and children will be installed.

The children will be able to access the new bathroom from the outdoor learning environment, as well as from inside the classroom.

An indoor and outdoor sink at child height will also be added and lever taps for user ease.

Inside the building, there will be aesthetic updates as part of the redevelopment. 

Council received $123,867 as part of a Building Blocks Improvement Grant from the Department of Education and Training last year.

The kindergarten’s Parent Advisory Group is also contributing $40,000 to the project.

Council Chief Executive Officer David Bezuidenhout said the upgrade would improve supervision of children, storage options, and hygienic practices.

“Kindergarten is such an important learning environment for children,” he said.

“We are pleased to be able to upgrade our existing assets and create better, more inclusive facilities.”

During the works, the Kaniva Kindergarten program will run from the Kaniva Shire Hall

The kindergarten children will also use the nearby Band Park during this time.

As a result, the park and its toilets will be closed to the public from June 6 to August 30 on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, between 11am and 12 noon, and 1pm and 2pm.

Alternative toilets are located near the Kaniva Visitor Information Centre and Windmill Café. Alternative playgrounds are located at the Kaniva Wetlands and Fauna Park and in Rogerson Street.

The works will take about 12 weeks to complete.

The Kaniva Shire Hall will be unavailable to the public between May 30 and August 30.