Preschool expected this year

A new community preschool facility planned for Pretty Beach is expected to be completed by the end of the year, according to the Hardy's Bay Resident's Group.

The Walsingham Community Preschool celebrates its 20th year in the area as it prepares to relocate from its current premises on the grounds of the Pretty Beach Public School at the end of the year.

Construction of the new building commenced in February this year.

Group president Mr Adrian Williams said the preschool's relocation was designed to guarantee the future of the service in a permanent location and to meet the demands of local families for affordable childcare close to home.

President of the preschool's management committee Mr Angus Kell said it would continue to seek community support and consultation to endure the long-term sustainability of the preschool.

Mr Kell said the development had been prolonged due to negotiations and escalating building and landscape costs.

Newsletter, May 28 2009 Hardy's Bay Residents Group