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Short-term (1-3 years)

1. Undertake a feasibility study and site analysis to relocate JETS studio to an existing community building in a major activity centre.

2. Relocate JETS studio.

3. Divest JETS studio.

4. Undertake a feasibility study of buildings located at NJ Telfer Reserve buildings to identify renovation or co-location opportunities.

5. Advocate for State government funding to re-locate Bundoora Preschool and Bundoora Maternal and Child Health Centre.

6. Undertake a site analysis for co-location of Bundoora Preschool and Bundoora Maternal and Child Health Centre to a suitable location.

7. Build modular Bundoora Preschool and Bundoora Maternal and Child Health Centre.

8. Identify suitable sites with adequate storage for playgroups in the Watsonia area.

Medium-term (4-6 years)

9. Deliver change rooms and amenities at Yulong East Pavilion Reserve to support female participation.

10. Explore the need and feasibility of expanding the Watsonia North Preschool to include the Macorna Street Community Hall.

The Grimshaw Street 20-minute neighbourhood in Bundoora is clustered in two areas. NJ Telfer Reserve has a range of sport, recreation and early childhood facilities and a non-Council owned Scout Hall that is available for hire. The Bundoora Preschool and Maternal and Child Health Centre are not fit for purpose as they are located under transmission lines. Yulong Park has good sporting pavilions and is home to the Bundoora RSL Bowling Centre.

Outside this 20-minute neighbourhood is Warrawee Park Preschool and Jets Creative Arts Youth Studio that are disconnected from other community buildings. Jets Studio has significant transport and accessibility issues.

The Watsonia Road 20-minute neighbourhood includes Watsonia Community Hall, Watsonia Neighbourhood House, Watsonia Library, and the co-located Watsonia Preschool and Maternal and Child Health Centre that are not fit for purpose. Outside this 20-minute neighbourhood is Binnak Park Pavilion and Macorna Street Community Hall, both co-located with Watsonia North Preschool.

The Diamond Village 20-minute neighbourhood includes two sporting pavilions, Delta Road Preschool and Watsonia Occasional Care.

Watsonia North Preschool is located north of Grimshaw Street and is co-located with Macorna Street Community Hall. Parking and accessibility are key issues of the site.

Watsonia and Watsonia North are undergoing disruption from the North-East Link project and Watsonia Town Square improvements.
Some community buildings require investment to meet future needs of the community. AK Lines Reserve will not be available for community use during the North-East Link redevelopment.

Check out the map to see the 20-minutes neighbourhoods and where these facilities are located.