LECANTO, FL (352today.com) – Citrus County officials will break ground later this month on a new Animal Services facility designed to expand services and improve care for animals across the county.
The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2026, at the future facility site located at 3150 W. Woodland Ridge Dr. in Lecanto. County officials are inviting residents to attend and celebrate the start of construction on the project.
According to a statement from the county, the new facility is expected to be completed in fall 2027 and will provide updated infrastructure to support animal welfare operations and community services.
“This project is more than just a building–it is a commitment to the animals, families and future of our county,” Citrus County Animal Services Director Colleen Yarbrough said in a statement. “With updated infrastructure, we will be able to provide more efficient and compassionate care, expand our services and better serve the community as a whole.”
County leaders said the new facility will help Animal Services better meet the needs of residents while enhancing care and shelter resources for animals.
The groundbreaking ceremony is open to the public.