Cat Management Plan 2023 A4 - v3 - SPREADS (002) - Flipbook - Page 10
CAMDEN’S ANIMAL SHELTER
Since 2017, Council has
utilised the services of
Rossmore Veterinary Hospital
as an animal shelter. Whilst
this is a well-established
shelter, there are risks, due
to the growth of Camden’s
population, associated with this
arrangement as a long-term
permanent solution.
To mitigate this risk and to
allow for the future growth of
the LGA and expected growth in
companion animals, Council, in
July 2021, endorsed a site for a
new animal shelter at Topham
Road, Smeaton Grange.
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The project to design and build
the new Camden Animal Shelter
(the CAS) commenced in 2022
and has been supported by
funding provided as part of the
NSW Government’s WestInvest
Program.
This project will see the design
and construction of a purposebuilt animal shelter. The shelter
will be an Australian leader
in Sustainable Animal Shelter
design and a vital community
resource centre offering
community outreach programs
for all ages that support
Companion Animal Education.
The shelter will create
opportunities for employment,
partnerships with local tertiary
providers and volunteer
involvement.
The building will be an example
of best practice sustainable
community architecture. The
design will embrace shelter
medicine principles and smart
technology, setting a new
standard for shelter design
within Australia.
