Exciting improvements for Hughesdale Kindergarten outdoor play area

Published on 18 December 2025

We're partnering with the Victorian Government to upgrade the outdoor learning environment at Hughesdale Kindergarten, located at 10 Freda Street, Hughesdale.

The Victorian Government is fully funding the $1 million project, with Council managing construction.

The upgrade brings practical improvements and fun new features, including:

• a new undercover verandah with clear blinds to protect from bad weather
• shade sails for sun protection
• soft-fall surfaces for safe running and jumping
• extra pathways for easy movement and accessibility
• a new modern play unit and double swing set

• modern storage shed and a new location for the kindergarten chicken coop.

Children will enjoy an engaging outdoor space designed for inclusive, nature-inspired play that meets today’s standards for early learning.

The design has been carefully planned to make the best use of the site's existing plants and trees, ensuring all significant trees are retained.

Image (above): Architect's drawing of verandah

What happens next?

Works start in January 2026 and are expected to finish by the end of Term 1, 2026, ready for kindergarten children to enjoy.

During works, the Freda Street site will be closed and Hughesdale Kindergarten families will temporarily relocate to Glen Waverley. The kindergarten service is scheduled to return to the Hughesdale location in Term 2, 2026.