Lost and homeless animals now have a new home after the City of Armadale recently completed a significant upgrade of its animal management facility.
The new space delivers a refreshed building designed to better support the safe and responsible care of animals in the City’s care.
The works, delivered over the past eight months, focused on bringing the facility up to current industry standards while improving safety, functionality and day to day operations for both the City rangers and the animals being cared for within the facility.
It supports the containment and statutory processing of stray or seized animals under the Dog Act and Cat Act, including short-term holding and facilitating return to owners where possible.
Rehoming is a secondary outcome and is undertaken through partner organisations such as Dogs’ Home and Cat Haven where required.
Mayor Ruth Butterfield said the upgrade reflects the City’s commitment to responsible animal management and community expectations around care.
“Facilities like this play an important role in supporting both animal welfare and staff safety,” Mayor Butterfield said.
“This upgrade ensures that when animals do come into the City’s care, they are housed in a safer, better equipped environment, with our Rangers supported by the facilities they need to carry out their work responsibly.”
The upgraded facility includes a new purpose-built cat housing area with improved ventilation and backup power, upgraded dog housing designed to support safer handling, new external dog runs, and improved fencing and access controls.
Additional works have delivered new undercover walkways, lighting, improved ventilation, air conditioning, landscaping and upgraded concrete and floor finishes across the facility.
The project was delivered in house, with the City’s Program Delivery team managing works and trades to ensure the outcome met operational needs on time, while remaining within a tight budget.
Mayor Butterfield said the improvements make a meaningful difference for both staff and animals.
“Our rangers work closely with animals every day, often in complex circumstances. The animals can be incredibly frightened, so giving them a comfortable, hygienic, safe space to reside during their stay is very important,” she said.
“Providing a facility that meets community and employee expectations, by supporting safer handling and housing, better conditions and more efficient operations is a great investment.”
City rangers have described the upgraded facility as a significant improvement, noting enhanced usability and a more suitable environment for day-to-day operations. The City marked the completion of the project with a small official opening.
