Diggers, cranes, and safety equipment were all enjoyed by some of Melton’s youngest residents to enjoy as part of a hands-on experience with the Melton level crossing removal project.
Great Beginnings Childcare in Brookfield – one of the closest neighbours to the Coburns Road boom gates – has had front-row seats to the transformation of the level crossing from day one.
According to the state government, staff said the children love watching the nearby construction unfold, often pointing out diggers and cranes during playtime.
The event welcomed kinder groups to explore three activity zones: a photo opportunity in a real digger, an art activity centre, and an outdoor toy digger and crane play area.
Great Beginnings Childcare Brookfield four-year-old kindergarten teacher Tapi Chitemvu said the children loved the chance to go inside a digger and experience vests and helmets as part of the incursion.
“The children had the opportunity to play with the trucks, because we had the big diggers outside, and also inside … the … children had activities set on the table as well,” Ms Chitemvu said.
“It was all about learning about safety regarding stop signs, level crossings … they loved it,” she said.
“And we’re also able to link it to our program because lots of the children also enjoy construction.”
As part of the Level Crossing Removal Project, four level crossings will be removed at Coburns Road, Exford Road and Ferris Road in Melton and at Hopkins Road in Truganina.
