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This article was published on Monday, 11 April, 2016. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.

Animal shelter works begin

The Wanganui Road Animal Shelter work will include floor and wall relining, 3 phase power, and further improvements to the flooring in the shelter.

Manager Citizen Services Laurienne Winbanks said “The floor was in a state of disrepair and required urgent attention to prevent disease and to improve the condition for the animals and staff working at the animal shelter”.

“Work has commenced with the electricians putting in 3 phase power to perform the works and over the coming days we have plumbers, builders and engineers attending on site to remove all the old benches, gates, water bowls and dog beds.

“Council have worked with building maintenance to stage the project to ensure that the shelter is still able to operate at limited capacity and have also made arrangements with other shelters to provide assistance with the care of our animals.

“The animal shelter will be closed to the public on Wednesday 20 April 2016 for Animal Shelter staff to undertake significant animal behaviour assessment training with a world renowned behaviourist. On this day, only emergency services will be provided by an external contractor and where required an officer will be available to attend to any complex matters.

“Council would very much appreciate the support of the community whilst we try and improve the conditions,” said Ms Winbanks.

The Animal Shelter will still continue to operate on a modified service during April and May. The only day the shelter will be closed is Wednesday 20 April, 2016.

For all emergencies or urgent enquiries, including the collection of lost or stray animals please call Greater Shepparton City Council on 03 5832 9700. For information visit www.greatershepparton.com.au