The funding was awarded to Powys County Council to offer new opportunities for parents, carers and children to access a range of quality services in an integrated way.
The new centres will be based in Machynlleth, Welshpool and Ystradgynlais, and services across the largely rural county will be provided through networks.
ICCs bring together a range of services that support the needs of children and families by providing childcare, pre-school learning, family support, health promotion, open access play (free and supervised outdoor activities and sports), training and IT facilities for the community.
A new building will be erected at Machynlleth School to provide quality childcare facilities and a new outdoor play area, while Oldford School in Welshpool and Ystradgynlais Healthy Living Centre will be extended. The former will provide creche facilities, family support sessions and before- and after-school clubs, while the health centre will become part of a children's centre offering community access to childcare facilities and learning opportunities.
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