Fresno’s new $21 million animal shelter, originally targeted to open up this summer time, is now envisioned to be concluded in April of following yr.

Even though a building deal was accepted in May well of 2020, work on the 34,500 square foot facility close to the Fresno airport did not start until eventually January, town officials say.

The important explanation reason for the keep up was the completion of design and style perform, mentioned Sontaya Rose, Fresno’s director of communications. She reported COVID-19 also impacted the job rather.

“COVID-19 was a insignificant aspect for the duration of the pre-design course of action, but principally the town wished to get the design and style of the facility right for the needs of the neighborhood,” said Rose. “It is not feasible to construct these a facility in only six months, and the job is ideal on monitor for completion in early