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• Cook Government invests a further $200,000 in Augusta childcare facility
• New funding brings total Cook Government investment to $550,000
• Part of the Cook Government's commitment to meeting the needs of families in regional communities

The Cook Government continues to support the Augusta community's vision to establish a sought-after childcare service, today announcing a further $200,000 towards transforming a vacant State-owned building into a fit-for-purpose facility in the South West town.

A total of $550,000 has now been committed to the project to assist Augusta and Districts Community Childcare Inc. (ADCC) to complete refurbishment and fit-out of the building following cost increases.

Funding was previously announced towards capital works to redevelop the State-owned asset on Hillview Road into a fit-for-purpose childcare facility and to purchase equipment.

The new funding brings Augusta a step closer to an appropriate childcare solution for local families and workers, providing the community with up to 30 childcare places and creating between 8-10 local jobs.

Once completed, it's expected the new childcare service will help to attract and retain residents, as well as unlock the local workforce currently restricted by a lack of childcare options in the area.

The Cook Government's investment in childcare is part of an ongoing commitment to developing regional communities and improving access to services.

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