Four years later, Georgetown voters approved a $15 million bond, which will be used for a Phase 1 expansion of the WCRAS, according to previous Community Impact reporting. The expansion will also include:
- Constructing two new buildings two-story buildings
- Consolidating staff members into one building
- Addressing animal capacity concerns and projected needs
Georgetown’s current shelter near San Gabriel Park will be used to accommodate animals during the construction of the expanded WCRAS, Covey said.
“I appreciate the work that Georgetown has done and all of us have done on the board to make this day happen,” Covey said.
Also on the agenda
On May 13, Williamson County Commissioners approved four other agenda items relating to the WCRAS including:
- The solicitation for a construction manager at risk for the WCRAS facility expansion
- The solicitation for architect and engineering services to design the WCRAS facility expansion
- A construction and joint use agreement with the city of Georgetown
- A Georgetown Animal Shelter lease agreement between Williamson County and the city of Georgetown
Later that day, Georgetown City Council members also approved the lease agreement with Williamson County for the Georgetown Animal Shelter. Georgetown's involvement is expected to enhance shelter capacity and streamline services for residents, according to the release.
