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Addition, renovations to make animal shelter bigger, better

Addition, renovations to make animal shelter bigger, better

Georgina

Construction is expected to start in late June on a new 960-square-foot addition and renovations to the Georgina Animal Shelter.

Renovations include accessible public washroom facilities, improvements to staff washrooms and shower, new staff lockers, a new reception area with improved display area for puppies and kittens up for adoption.

The addition will include a dog kennel room, cat room, food preparation facility and food storage room, outdoor dog kennel area, designated area for laundry, grooming and examination/euthanasia are away from the public and animal holding areas. The existing garage will be renovated to house a new furnace and staff area and bulk food storage area.

Funding comes from the $250,000 capital reserves.

“The proposal will include green initiatives as well as the conversion from electricity to gas. Staff, in conjunction with the architect, will be reviewing all available funding from the provincial and federal governments for new energy-efficient buildings,” town clerk Roland Chenier said in his report to council.

Last October, the town was awarded a five year contract with the towns of East Gwillimbury, Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville for animal control and adoption services.

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