A new kindergarten will be built on the site of an upcoming Fraser Rise primary school and is expected to open its doors in 2028.
The new project was one of four announced by the state government on Monday 27 October.
The kindergarten will be constructed on the same site as the soon-to-be-opened Wiyal Primary School, located at 22 Pear Parade, Fraser Rise.
According to the state government, Wiyal Primary School will welcome its first students for Term 1 in 2026 and will have places for up to 525 students, from prep to year 6.
The interim-named Wiyal Primary School Kindergarten will open in 2028.
The kindergarten will include three kindergarten rooms, and an organisation will be appointed in 2026 to run it – along with managing all enrolment and program enquiries.
According to the state, having the school and kindergarten together may help some families with drop-off and pick-up and may also help some children make a smoother transition into primary school.
Children Minister Lizzie Blandthorn said building new kindergartens “where families need them most, close to schools, homes and in communities right across Victoria“ is vital.
The project received part of $1.3 billion of funding in the 2023–24 state budget.
