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WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE

500 EAST 12TH STREET, Austin, TX 78702, Austin, TX, 78702

WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE is a new construction project at 500 EAST 12TH STREET, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Apr 2020). The project has an estimated value of $25.0M.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #EABPRJB8824913
$25.0M
Project Value
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Square Feet
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Cost/SqFt
1y 5mo
Duration
Registered:Aug 29, 2018
Start:Nov 1, 2018
Target:Apr 1, 2020
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Project Closed

Project has been completed and closed

WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE is a New Construction project located at 500 EAST 12TH STREET, Austin, TX 78702 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $25.0M. City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, PARD Annex is the property owner and THOMAS PHIFER AND PARTNERS is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 29, 2018.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE?

WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE is a new construction project at 500 EAST 12TH STREET in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: A 28,000 sf support facility building plus an outdoor performance venue for roughly 5000 person capacity.

Is WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE open in Austin?

Construction on WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE is complete โ€” TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Apr 2020. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE located?

WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE is located at 500 EAST 12TH STREET, Austin, TX, 78702, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE?

City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, PARD Annex is the property owner/developer of record for WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE?

THOMAS PHIFER AND PARTNERS is the design firm of record for WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE cost and how big is it?

WATERLOO PERFORMANCE VENUE has an estimated construction value of $25.0M, based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

A 28,000 sf support facility building plus an outdoor performance venue for roughly 5000 person capacity.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
August 29, 2018
Project Closed
April 1, 2020
Construction Start
November 1, 2018
Expected Completion
April 1, 2020

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Aug 29, 2018

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Closed

Apr 1, 2020

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