GREYHOUND Racing Victoria (GRV) will undertake major upgrades to its Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) facility in Seymour, strengthening its commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of retired racing greyhounds.
The $5 million redevelopment will be jointly funded through $3 million from the Victorian Racing Industry Fund and a $2 million contribution from GRV.
The project will deliver refurbished and modernised facilities, including upgraded veterinary operations, new exercise yards, an administration centre and additional kennels – boosting the centre’s capacity by 40 per cent.
Since 1996, the Greyhound Adoption Program has been helping retired racing greyhounds transition from the track to family life, becoming Australia’s largest greyhound rehoming agency.
The Seymour site has served as the program’s main hub since 2003 and plays a crucial role in caring for and preparing greyhounds for adoption, supported by a smaller centre in Tullamarine.
When completed in 2029, the upgraded facility will allow an additional 55 greyhounds to be adopted each year giving even more dogs the chance to find loving homes.
The redevelopment follows recent improvements at the Seymour site, including new day yards that provide more space for dogs to play and exercise freely.
GRV Chair Tom Salom said the redevelopment would have a lasting impact on greyhound welfare.
“This project to improve and expand our Seymour facility will enable our retiring greyhounds to have the best quality of life before they are adopted into loving families,” he said.
GRV said the upgrades demonstrate its ongoing commitment to animal welfare and maintaining the program’s standing as a world leader in greyhound rehoming.
For more information on adopting a greyhound, visit gap.grv.org.au.