Unlocking Potential. Maximising Value. Delivering Outstanding Outcomes
Project Overview
MPG continues to set the standard for success with outstanding results on a recent Childcare centre development project in Orange, NSW.
MPG is proud to showcase the exceptional success of a standout childcare development in Orange, NSW that exemplifies our strategic design and development expertise. This project demonstrates MPG’s ability to not only meet but exceed client expectations through proactive site analysis, thoughtful planning, and smart development strategies.
Our Client, a well-established childcare operator in New South Wales, approached MPG to assist with the design and Development Application (DA) for a new early learning centre on their existing 923m² site. The initial instruction was to achieve a 55-place centre, but after thorough site analysis and strategic capacity modelling, MPG delivered a concept that exceeded the clients objective for an 80-place, two-level centre featuring a basement car park. MPG successfully navigated local Council requirements and neighbourhood concerns during the planning application process to secure DA approval for the client.
Strategic Expansion through Site Amalgamation
Realising the centre’s strategic position adjacent to a large primary school and the growing demand for childcare in the area during the analysis of the site and research into the local demographic, MPG identified the potential to further increase capacity to meet the needs of the community and maximise the value of the project for the Client.
Acting on this insight, MPG proactively approached the neighbouring landowner and facilitated the acquisition and amalgamation of both sites to expand the DA approved proposed concept into a larger childcare centre development.
MPG then led the design, preparation and submission of a new Development Application, increasing the proposed capacity to 105 places. This new design vastly improved the aesthetics and eliminated the need for a basement car park by introducing a more cost-effective at-grade parking solution, further enhancing the project’s financial viability and architectural appeal.
Securing Optimal Planning Outcomes
During the second DA determination process, Council initially recommended approval for a 104-place centre due to parking dispensation limits. However, MPG’s planning team engaged in effective negotiation and leveraged their expertise and regulatory understanding to secure final approval for 105 places—a key win for the Client.
The result: a beautifully designed, 105-place childcare centre in a high-demand location, with significantly improved functionality, financial outcomes, and long-term value. This transformation from an initial 55-place proposal into a high-capacity, future-ready early learning centre is a testament to MPG’s ability to unlock hidden site potential and drive value throughout the development lifecycle.
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Delivering More Than Just Childcare Centres—We Deliver Opportunity
At MPG, we think beyond the brief. This Early Learning Centre development is a shining example of how strategic insight, proactive management, and innovative design can transform a good project into an exceptional one.
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Final DA approved 110 place Centre
Initial DA approved 80 place Centre