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Lockwood Distilling eyes expansion Richardson-based Lockwood Distilling Company plans to open a manufacturing and storage facility within the city, based on plans shared at a city meeting. The Richardson City Plan Commission recommended approval of a permit for the proposed facility during its April 2 meeting and City Council approved the measure April 8. Two-minute impact The proposed facility is located at 816 S. Sherman St. and includes office space. There are also plans to double the current production team workforce to at least 20 in the new facility, Lockwood Distilling co-owner Evan Batt said. “This will take our business into the next decade of expansion,” Batt said.
Richardson breaks ground on 2 projects
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Groundbreaking ceremonies were held in Richardson for two facilities that were included as part of the 2021 bond. The ceremonies for the Richardson Animal Shelter and Fire Station No. 5 were held in March, according to a city news release. The Richardson Animal Shelter was closed March 4-5 as staff transitioned into temporary spaces during the facility’s renovation. What you need to know The animal shelter project will include a new main entrance, storage rooms and expanded staff offices. The budget and scope for the project was increased in December to $4.3 million funded by the 2021 bond and cost savings on other projects, interest earning and 2022 funding for the bond contingency. In addition to the groundbreaking at the animal
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shelter, a ceremony was also held at Fire Station No. 5. The fire station project includes additional living quarters for station personnel, expanded storage for firefighting gear and a new HVAC system. Based on the December 2023 update, the project’s budget sits around $4.8 million. What’s next? Construction on Fire Station No. 5 is expected to be completed later this year or in early 2025. The Richardson Animal Shelter renovation will likely be completed in early 2025.
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