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As the community of Lanigan continues to growth, a new daycare facility will be constructed to aid their growth.
During the recent Town Council meeting in Lanigan, the council passed a resolution to approve an agreement in principle with Lanigan Daycare Cooperative to construct a new daycare facility inside of Lanigan.
“Daycare is vital to support growth of our community, without day care we cannot hope to see Lanigan grow.” said Mayor Tony Mycock.
Mycock added “More available daycare spaces in Lanigan will help improve our labour market as more adults with young children will be available to fill jobs.”
“We also know that people have chosen to go to other communities when Lanigan was their first choice, and because of the lack of daycare spaces they decided to go elsewhere,” said the Lanigan Mayor.
“As council we are happy to partner with the daycare board to help see this much needed new facility come to fruition. We see this as a win-win for all of us.”
Currently Lanigan Daycare Cooperative operates 48 space daycare facility. With the approval of the new facility, they will expand an additional 42 daycare spaces upon the completion of the new facility to house a capacity of 90 spaces.
“The existing daycare facility is tired and operating at maximum capacity with an ever-growing waitlist.” said Katelynn Psovsky.
“We are excited to partner with the Town of Lanigan to build a new 90-space facility that is able to meet the needs of our growing community.” added Psovsky
BHP provided a $40,000 grant to the Lanigan Daycare Cooperative to develop a business plan for the project. MNP completed the business plan which has been under review since last summer.
The total value for the project is estimated at $3 million with the construction of a new building being in the $2.3 million range plus interior equipment and furnishings, playground equipment, landscaping and supplies and contingency.
A one-time provincial grant of $594,662, along with the sale of the current facility and a Lanigan Daycare contribution will combine for $1 million of the required funding.
The remaining $2 million will be arranged by the Town of Lanigan with Lanigan Daycare Cooperative responsible for making payments to the town.
There will be no property tax impact on the residents or businesses of the Town of Lanigan.