Mother and father in Irvine have been dealt a blow after council chiefs pushed again the opening date of a brand new state-of the-art nursery on the eleventh hour.
The £3.7m Marress Home Early Years Centre was as a result of open in January 2023 following a change of Irvine's previous tax workplace.
However North Ayrshire Council in the present day confirmed that the primary consumption of kids will not happen till seven months later - in August 2023.
The native authority say that though they hoped to open the centre earlier, disruption attributable to points with the worldwide provide chain have resulted in a delay to the handover of the constructing, now scheduled for mid-2023.
A council spokesperson stated: "Early Years workers have been involved with the dad and mom and carers whose youngsters have been hoping to attend the brand new Early Years Centre from January 2023.
"All youngsters have been provided different high-quality provision that meets their wants and they'll have the chance to take up their place at Marress Home in August 2023 in the event that they select.
"At present, it's anticipated that registration for the brand new centre will happen early subsequent yr in loads of time for the centre opening in August."
Work is continuous on the challenge which can see the entire transformation of the previous tax workplace in Irvine.
As soon as completed, the constructing will home a state-of-the-art Early Years centre, an expert studying and collaboration house, and CCTV and concierge lodging.
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