Feasibility Study into Animal Holding in the Greater Western Sydney Area
2018 Wawarawarry Country / Blacktown, NSW
This study of animal holding facilities in the Greater Western Sydney Area was commissioned by the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils Ltd (WSROC) and prepared by Sam Crawford Architects in collaboration with veterinarian Dr Renae Jackson.
The scope of the study was to look at potential long term sustainable animal holding solutions over the next 20 years including infrastructure and non-infrastructure based solutions.
Structured Insights for Animal Care Planning
Evidence-led findings support councils in future decision-making.
The study was structured into three sections: fact finding, benchmarking and recommendations.
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“To understand the current and future context of animal holding within the Greater Western Sydney Area a detailed analysis of the existing animal holding regulations, policies, numbers, arrangements and facilities was undertaken.”
Benchmarking outlined a standard for ‘best practice’ animal holding for both infrastructure and non-infrastructure based solutions.
Practical recommendations gave councils clear recommendations on how to achieve a long term sustainable solutions for animal holding in their area.
Feasibility Study into Animal Holding in the Greater Western Sydney Area Gallery
| Project info | Details |
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| Team | Sam Crawford, Imogene Tudor, Madeleine Rowe in collaboration with veterinarian Dr Renae Jackson |
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