A new animal pound is to be built in Leeton in 2024 following Council unanimously approving the development application at its November 2023 Ordinary Council Meeting.
The application was assessed by Murrumbidgee Council planning staff in accordance with Council's adopted Conflict-of-Interest Policy (when dealing with Development Applications lodged by Council Staff, Councillors and Council), before being presented to Council in November for deliberation and a decision.
With the aim of improving the care and welfare of impounded animals, the new facility will provide enclosures for 6 cats and 10 dogs. The total floor area will be 120m2 and there will be an attached carport for easier loading and unloading of the animals.
According to Council's Manager Planning, Building & Health, Francois Van Der Berg, the new pound will deliver on Council's commitment to meet current animal welfare standards.
"With improved amenities and upgraded enclosures, the new pound will not only provide a safe haven for animals but also better facilitate their rehabilitation and rehoming," he said.
In order to avoid any disruption in service, the new pound will be built alongside the current one in Vance Estate. Once completed, the old pound will be demolished.
Council will be seeking quotes in the coming months for the build of the new pound facility, which is a project in the adopted capex budget.
