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First modular education facility built by VSBA on City-owned land.
The delivery of a modular kindergarten and community hub in Armstrong Creek, Victoria, will be brought forward by three years, following funding from the Victorian Government and the City of Greater Geelong. (main pic: Holy Child Kindergarten – VSBA modular kinder building.)
The facility, to be constructed on Warralily Boulevard, forms part of the Bloinks Community Hub (interim name) and will include a three-room modular kindergarten designed to accommodate 99 children. Funded through the Victorian School Building Authority’s (VSBA) Building Blocks Capacity – Modular Grant, the kindergarten is one of a growing number of projects using modular construction to address infrastructure needs in high-growth areas.
The City of Greater Geelong has committed up to $3.5 million to expand the scope of the project. This includes a multipurpose community room, allied health suites, increased outdoor play areas and additional car parking. Together, the combined funding will enable completion in 2026—three years ahead of the original 2029 schedule.
Modular construction will support fast delivery, with factory-built modules assembled onsite to reduce lead times and minimise disruption. Once completed, the facility will provide integrated services for families in a suburb where over 10 per cent of residents are aged under five—more than double the regional average.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM said the early delivery of the hub would provide timely support for local families. “This project gives Warralily residents access to early years education and community services much sooner than planned,” he said. “Council’s co-contribution ensures the facility meets a broader range of needs, including expanded outdoor play areas and consulting rooms.”
Located near the future Warralily Park Primary School and Coastside Drive Reserve, the community hub will include:
Councillor Andrew Katos noted the significance of the site. “This is the first modular building delivered by the VSBA on City-owned land, and it sets a strong precedent for how we can meet future demand with efficient, well-designed infrastructure,” he said.
The project supports the Victorian Government’s ‘Best Start, Best Life’ reforms, aimed at delivering free kindergarten and additional learning hours across the state. For Armstrong Creek, modular delivery provides a scalable response to growth and supports equitable access to early childhood education.
See: VSBA
