Works have completed on Phase 2 at the Dogs Trust Northern Ireland Centre located just outside Ballymena. 

Following completion of Phase 1 on a green field site across the road, Phase 2 works were to extend and refurbish the facilities on the original Client site to create new Vet, Puppy & Intake Buildings along with support accommodation & outdoor exercise and training areas.

Initial works comprised demolition, site clearance and groundworks. Followed by construction of 500sqm of buildings in traditional block built foundations & masonry wall construction. The Intake Building comprises 20 Dog Sleeps/Runs Units, Training Room, Laundry & Food Preparation rooms. The Puppy & Vet Building provides 4 Puppy Sleeps/Run Units, Vet Consultation Room, Food Preparation & Laundry Rooms. The existing Reception Building was fully refurbished including provision of new Staffroom & Canteen facilities.

External works comprised extensive hard & soft landscaping, fencing & a variety of surface finishes for comprehensive dog training. 2500sqm of Dog Runs & Walks have been created within the Phase 2 works along with 1750sqm Dog Paddock for exercise & training.