Jefferson County breaks ground on new animal control facility [Video]

The Jefferson County Commission has broken ground on a new animal control intake facility in Birmingham.The new build is expected to cost more than $25M and has been years in the making.Jefferson County bought the 6.5-acre property back in 2021. They broke ground on Wednesday, and the project should take about a year to finish.The facility will be located in Oxmoor Corporate Park and is one of a few new additions to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.GBHS plans to build an adoption and medical facility adjacent to the intake facility. Joe Knight, president pro-tem of the Jefferson County Commission, said the goal is to create a one-stop shop for cats and dogs who are brought in through animal control.They’ll come in for initial evaluations, then go next door to be treated for injuries or illnesses. Next, they’ll head to the adoption facility in hopes of finding a permanent home.”This will …