Slideshow: Waterman – Multispecies Animal Learning Center (MALC)

mckivergan.1@osu.edu | February 18, 2025
A view of crews working to install framing.
  • An exterior view of the main entrance of the building where dirt is seen surrounding the site.
  • An interior view of the building where floors are still dirt.
  • A view of the inside of the arena where the ground is still dirt.
  • The inside of the animal housing area where framing has gone up.
  • A view of a worker digging a large hole in the ground next to an excavator.
  • A large, dirt area

    The CFAES Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory’s Multispecies Animal Learning Center (MALC) facility is coming to life as crews have begun installation of electrical conduits in the mezzanine area as well as plumbing for restrooms. Next, they’re preparing to pour concrete slabs for the floor base, followed by interior partitions and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-in. 

    The project constructs a 100,000 square-foot facility that provides opportunities in teaching, research and community engagement. The $58.2 million project will consist of an interconnected series of barns housing different species which will include swine, equine, poultry and ruminants. MALC replaces aging storm and animal waste management infrastructure as well as provides new gas, electric and water utilities to the project site. 

    View the live construction feed and learn more online.

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