Published on 21 April 2023
Council has awarded the lease of the Mansfield Family and Children’s Centre (MFCC) to Mansfield Adult Continuing Education (MACE), who will continue to deliver early childhood education and care services at 10 Davies Street, Mansfield.
The lease to MACE subsidiary and current operator Mansfield Community Cubbyhouse will be for a term of five years with three options for a three-year extension.
Mayor Cr James Tehan said Council was pleased with the result of the tender process.
“This is a great outcome for our community, for MACE, and the families who utilise Cubbyhouse’s early childhood education and care services,” he said.
“Council was committed to a thorough tender process to ensure fairness and value for Shire ratepayers, and we were delighted to award the lease to MACE.”
Cr Tehan added that although the current lease had a “Holding Over” provision that would have allowed the current operator to continue while a potential transition occurred, the continuity of Cubbyhouse’s services at the site was a positive outcome that would give certainty to families.
“MACE has leased the Centre since 1 August 2014 and has delivered a vital service to families and children in the local community.
“We’re very happy to see that continue.”
For further information contact Council on 03 5775 8555 or email council@mansfield.vic.gov.au