By Melissa Blewitt

On a recent trip to the Lachlan Shire, State Member for Barwon Roy Butler, visited Murrin Bridge Preschool and Community Centre.
He dropped by to see how the new space is working for families, educators and the community.
There are currently over 50 children who access the facility from towns throughout the area and from local farms.
“The facility was beautiful when constructed but has now been brought to life with the colour and movement of children,” Mr Butler said.
“It’s fantastic to see investment of this scale in a small community like Murrin Bridge that will provide decades of early childhood services to the area ”
The preschool is about to take delivery of a new $220,000 bus, enabling more children to access the service without needing to be dropped off by their parents.
Since the opening of the new building in October 2023, which Mr Butler attended, the old building has also undergone renovation, featuring new paint, flooring, and has a lovely new kitchen.
The Preschool also wants to screen in the outdoor dining area, and Mr Butler has given an undertaking to investigate funding options for this initiative.