Site work and new construction of a municipal facility in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

This capital project entails undertaking the construction phase of this project, which includes: (a) admissions, (b) indoor classrooms and function space, (c) gift shop, (d) a children's animal discovery center with an indoor stage area for live animal presentations, (e) restrooms, (f) offices, (g) a break room, (h) locker room with showers, (i) work space for keepers and volunteers, (j) housing for program animals, (k) and storage. The existing building no longer serves the needs of a zoo with an annual attendance of 120,000 visitors a year. The entire roof needs to be replaced - it is leaking into the Admissions area and there is evidence of mildew. The heating system is inconsistent, inefficient, and needs to be replaced. The siding is in poor condition and there is evidence in several areas that the sill of the exterior walls has been compromised. The flooring in the break room has missing tiles and is in overall poor condition. The main doors need to be replaced as well as doors and door locks throughout the building. The sewer line is also in poor condition and should there be a failure, the restrooms would have to be closed which means the Zoo would have to be closed. Revenue is limited due to the current size of the gift shop, concession stand, and classroom. As of March 31, 2026, this project is included in the city's 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Design work is expected to start in FY 2027 with construction in FY 2030. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.