Why is Council supporting a childcare centre being developed at Summit Sport and Recreation Park?

Council’s vision for Mount Barker district is to be the most liveable region in South Australia by 2044 and this development will help us achieve several strategic objectives outlined in our Community Plan.

Mount Barker is the second largest city in South Australia with an increasing number of young families. Council is focused on creating inclusive environments for children and young people where they can thrive, feel valued, and have the skills and resources to reach their full potential. The Crows Kool Beanz Childcare Centre will provide a nurturing and safe environment where the district’s youngest residents can grow and develop.

One of Council’s goals is to enhance the accessibility and quality of public spaces for recreation, social interaction, wellbeing and environmental sustainability. The community programs and initiatives which the Adelaide Football Club and Adelaide Crows Foundation will deliver under their partnership with Council will see SSRP utilised so young people can engage in physical activity and build friendships.

Council is committed to cultivating a diverse and connected business environment where enterprises flourish and local employment opportunities are created. The entry of Kool Beanz to the local childcare sector will create employment so more residents can work where they live without having to travel outside the district for employment.

Council is striving to create a local economy that is diverse, resilient, dynamic and sustainable. The collaboration between Council, Leyton Property, Adelaide Football Club and Kool Beanz at SSRP shows what can be achieved when innovation and entrepreneurship combine to meet local demand and support the district’s growth.