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Nevada County outlines $17 million plan for new regional animal shelter near Grass Valley
Summary
Nevada County staff briefed the Grass Valley City Council on a proposal for a regional animal shelter on La Barr Meadows property: a 14,660‑square‑foot facility with an estimated $17 million total cost and a construction timeline targeted for 2027–28, pending county bonding and council contract approvals.
Nevada County officials told the Grass Valley City Council they are moving ahead with plans for a new regional animal shelter located on the La Barr Meadows property at the city limit. Craig Griesbach, Nevada County director of general services, described a facility of roughly 14,660 square feet and a total project cost near $17 million — about $14.75 million for construction and $2.25 million for design and permitting.
“The new facility is designed to have approximately 14,660 square feet,” Griesbach said, and the county is already under contract with an architect to complete design and permitting this year. He said the board of supervisors is expected to review construction bonding…
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