STAFF and students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) will be able to access more childcare spaces with a $3.8 million upgrade planned to begin on campus this year.
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CSU’s existing childcare services are no longer adequate with a significant waiting list for the 38 spaces available on campus. The upgrade will lift the childcare places to 76.
Adrian Lindner, head of Wagga campus, said the extra capacity could be offered to the general public if there was spare room after staff and students had first pick.
Mr Lindner said the new building was designed to satisfy the demand for additional childcare on campus, but there was scope in the project for additional upgrades down the track.
In addition to the extra childcare spaces, CSU will be able to offer additional employment, but until demand was confirmed Mr Lindner was unable to provide numbers.
“We won’t know until the facility is complete, ” he said.
Wagga City Council is yet to approve the development, with construction tentatively set to begin in February.
Fast facts
- CSU is doubling its available childcare spaces from 38 to 76.
- It will spend a total of $3.8 million on the construction of the building alone.
- Additional childcare spaces will be provided first to staff and students with potential for the general public to be included.
