WITH the renovations all completed at Cootamundra Preschool, the next big project for the preschool is revamping the front garden and play area.
At a recent monthly meeting, Cootamundra Preschool committee floated ideas about how to best use the space effectively, modernising the area to compliment the revamped building.
Necessities for the playground area include a higher front and side fence for privacy, an area where children can relax and a grassed area for running and play featuring climbing equipment and a bigger and better vegetable garden
The preschool committee has taken their ideas to a number of landscape designers who boast experience in landscaping for preschools, schools and childcare centres.
One landscape architect has drawn up a proposed plan for the local preschool’s garden.
The plan features a dry flowing creek, which can be turned on and off from a tap, a slightly raised decking area built around the existing gum tree, storage boxes for outdoor equipment and offers children the choice on what they can play with and also acts as additional seating in the yard.
After lengthy discussions at their recent meeting, the committee compiled a list of questions and alterations to take back to the landscape architect.
The committee is currently looking at whether the plans received are feasible and whether the project can be done entirely or divided into different stages.
The committee also raised the idea of hosting working bees in the lead up and during the building works to help keep the costs down.
One of the quotes for the landscaped garden area is close to $50,000.
The committee is keen to see the garden area renovated and would like it done this year if possible.
Once the tick of approval for the new play area has been received, it is hoped work will commence in September/October holidays.
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