Building for the Future: A New Era for Meade County’s Animal Services

Exciting progress is happening in Meade County! We are thrilled to share an update on the construction of the county’s new, state-of-the-art animal shelter. This $2.5 million facility represents a major investment in the community, made possible by five years of diligent budgeting by county leadership.

The new facility will replace the current shelter, which has faithfully served the area since 1978. After nearly five decades, this modern upgrade will provide the space and resources necessary to meet the community’s growing needs.

A Partnership for Progress

The LTADD team has been honored to support Meade County throughout this vital project. Our team provided key engineering consulting services to ensure the project’s success, including:

• Architectural Procurement: Assisting the county in selecting the right architect to design a modern, efficient facility.
• Project Management: Providing oversight and adhering to best practices to ensure the project’s success while maximizing the value of every dollar spent.
• Standards & Compliance: Helping ensure that all public procurement and construction standards were strictly followed.
• Taxpayer Savings: By maintaining rigorous oversight and adhering to best practices, the team helped maximize the value of every dollar spent, saving local taxpayers money in the process.

Construction Milestone Update

If you’ve driven by the site recently, you’ve likely seen the project taking shape. Here is the latest from the ground:

• Foundation Set: Footers and stem walls were successfully poured at the end of December.
• Structural Progress: The erecting of structural steel began in mid-January.
• Next Steps: Structural steel work is on track to be completed by Feb. 13. Once the frame is secure, the next major milestone will be the installation of the roof paneling.

We are proud to play a role in this project and look forward to the day the doors open to provide a safer, more modern environment for Meade County’s animals and the staff who care for them.