Darlinghurst Childcare CentreAdaptive reuse of 277 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst as a new childcare centre

Darlinghurst Childcare CentreBerwick lane continues to provide a pedestrian link to Palmer Lane from Bourke Street

Darlinghurst Childcare CentreSpace to play with natural light, veranda and roof gardens

Darlinghurst Childcare CentreThe design solution keeps Berwick Lane open and links the building to the playground using a raised walkway over the lane

Darlinghurst Childcare CentreChildcare on the top three floors with community space on the lower floor

Darlinghurst Childcare CentreA raised walkway connects the childcare centre to a deck.A ramp provides safe access from the deck to the playground below. The playground is fully fenced to comply with regulations.

Darlinghurst Childcare CentreThe heritage significance of Berwick Lane is maintained. The historic use of John Birt Memorial Playground for childcare continues. New open space provides a green corridor through to Palmer Street.

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Darlinghurst Childcare CentreTraffic Safety

Preliminary Traffic Studies are complete. Council is reviewing:

• Traffic within the area and this project’s impact on it;

• Set-down/ pick-up spaces;

• Loading spaces;

• Bike parking facilities;

• Relationship of set-down/ pick-up spaces and bike parking facilities to existing cycleway;

• In the past decade, households with children in the City of Sydney increased by over 44%

• 1560 children under the age of 5 live in the East Sydney area

• Research shows a significant need for long-day childcare especially for babies

• 460 additional childcare places are needed in Oxford Street and Kings Cross Villages

• 2,500 are required across the City of Sydney

Darlinghurst Childcare CentreA local growing need for childcare

Our new Chippendale Childcare Centre

Darlinghurst Childcare Centre

• A fully fenced secure area dedicated to childcare

• 7 sqm of outdoor space per child

• 3.25 sqm of indoor space per child

• Children and staff must be able to move safely between the outdoor and indoor spaces

• Strict requirements for staff / children ratios

• Visibility of children and staff at all times

• Disadvantaged children and local children receive priority

Childcare regulations and standards