The University of Queensland is proposing to develop a new childcare centre on the corner of Dell and Carmody Roads, St Lucia.
The proposed childcare amenities will replace the former Munro Centre in Munro Street, St Lucia.
This was demolished after suffering significant damage during the January 2011 floods.
UQ Property and Facilities Director Alan Egan said the University was consulting with parents and the local community.
There would also be a formal notification period of 15-30 days during the Council assessment process.
He said the proposed centre would be low-set and residential in scale and would offer 52 childcare places.
“UQ has provided the building and site for the Munro Centre’s child care operations for the past 18 years,” he said.
“During the 2011 floods, the Munro Centre suffered significant damage and the original building had to be demolished.
“The current home of the Centre is a temporary demountable situated in part of the University’s southern car park.
“Known as Kindy City, it provides child care services for more than 30 children.”
Mr Egan said the Munro Centre could not be rebuilt on its original site in Munro Street as it was prone to severe flooding.
He said the layout of the proposed centre had been created with neighbouring properties in mind.
Day-to-day operational noise would be projected towards Carmody Road. The proposed building would also provide a substantial noise buffer to traffic noise from Carmody Road.
