Madurai corpn to modernise dog shelter at Rs 14 lakh

Madurai: Madurai Corporation has floated a tender worth around Rs 14.10 lakh to upgrade and modernise the dog shelter on Dr Thangaraj Salai Road in Ward 31.The project aims to strengthen the shelter's infrastructure and improve animal care facilities. Planned works include new brick masonry, reinforced cement concrete works, and steel fabrication for roofing. The corporation also plans to install heavy-duty doors, aluminium composite panel frameworks, and interlocking paver blocks across the premises. To improve ventilation and insulation, the shelter will be fitted with ventilators, corrosion-resistant frames, and acoustical false ceiling tiles. The project also includes upgrades to the shelter's plumbing, sanitation, and electrical systems. A separate plumbing network with a 1,000-litre water tank, stainless steel sink, and new sanitary facilities will be installed. The electrical system will be modernised with flame-retardant copper cabling, LED lights, and ceiling fans. The tender also provides for the installation of a split air-conditioner with an automatic voltage stabiliser. "The upgrades to the shelter will improve the quality of care provided to the animals and increase the number of dogs that can be accommodated at a time," a senior corporation official said. "Dogs are caught and treated every day. But they have to be held and monitored for a few days in certain cases," the official added, highlighting the need for the additional facilities at the shelter. MSID:: 131138787 413 |