More baby places available
The Umina Child Care Centre will soon be able to provide more baby places after receiving funding from the Department of Community Services (DoCS).
The DoCS funding leaves a shortfall of $27,240 that Council will have to provide to complete the works.
Council's director of corporate and community services, Mr Chris Gallagher, said Council had not budgeted for the funding but has identified the need to do the works.
"We will find the funding in the next three months because it is essential to start in order that the DoCS funding is not withdrawn," he said.
Mr Gallagher said the withdrawal of Federal funding for child care meant the centre's on-going viability had been threatened.
The funding will result in 10 more baby places, modifications to the carpark, new floor-coverings and equipment.
The DoCS funding totalled $105,460.
Carl Spears, February 10