Central Coast Regional Animal Care Facility
Regional Animal Care Facility construction set to begin in 2027
We’re working towards preparing the final detailed design for the new Regional Animal Care Facility at Mardi, with construction planned to commence in April 2027. The proposed site at 253 Old Maitland Road has been identified and approved as the preferred central location, providing sufficient space to support animal wellbeing, enrichment and exercise. The new facility will meet current animal holding needs at Charmhaven and Erina, while also planning for the future requirements of the growing Central Coast Local Government Area.
Community Engagement
Council sought feedback between 18 February and 13 March 2023 on the concept design for a proposed centrally located Regional Animal Care Facility to ensure the design reflects the needs of our community.
The proposed key features focus on increasing animal wellbeing and accessibility whilst incorporating an environmental focused and welcoming design:
- Multiple enrichment and exercise zones for the animals
- Kennels proposed to exceed standard Australian size requirements
- Welcoming administration building
- Modern cat enclosures, maximising natural light
- Meet and greet areas for prospective adopters
- Walking path for exercise and one on one trial walks
- Public car park with disabled car space included in scope
- Connected by accessible concrete pathways
- Quick access to the M1
- Water tanks to utilise rainwater
- Solar power for sustainability
- Double kennels for bonded pairs and Mums and pups to be together
- Separate entrance for seized or behavioural dogs for ease of transfer
- Specialised ‘dog washroom’ to be used for dog washing and grooming
- Microchipping rooms
- Cat isolation enclosure (when quarantining for cat flu)
To view the full engagement summary and concept designs visit Your Voice Our Coast.