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New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3

1333 Hanz Drive, New Braunfels, TX, 78130

Construction complete · Sep 2021Project Closed

New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 is a new construction project at 1333 Hanz Drive, New Braunfels, in Comal County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Sep 2021). The project has an estimated value of $5.1M across about 11,600 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$5.1M
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Reported floor area
11,600 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$442/sqft
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Scheduled duration
1y 4mo
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Mar 6, 2020573 days across supplied datesSep 30, 2021

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    87 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Project closed · TDLR filing

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    486 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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📰About New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3

The New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 project involved the demolition of the existing facility and the new construction of an 11,600-square-foot, two-story fire station at 1333 Hanz Drive in New Braunfels, Texas. The City of New Braunfels served as the owner of record for this new construction effort, which was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in March 2020. The project was completed and the TDLR closed the project file in September 2021.

Construction Scope and Cost

The scope of work included asbestos abatement, site work such as driveways, parking areas, and landscaping, and the erection of the new two-story structure. The estimated cost for the project was $5,125,000, resulting in a computed cost of $442 per square foot. This figure is above the median cost per square foot for similar new construction filings in Comal County. The scheduled build window of 486 days was longer than the county median of 232 days.

Brown Reynolds Watford Architects served as the design firm of record, with Eddie Hare listed as the registered accessibility specialist. The project involved public funds and public land, consistent with municipal infrastructure development in the area.

Context and Recognition

The City of New Braunfels has registered six other projects with the TDLR, totaling $7,197,746. Brown Reynolds Watford Architects has been involved in numerous other projects, including a fire training facility in New Braunfels and a performing arts center in Bedford. Third-party sources, such as a post by the New Braunfels Fire Department on Facebook, described the new station on Hanz Drive as serving the city’s northeast side. A mention by Firehouse.com noted the location near the Gruene Historic District and the Guadalupe River, highlighting its strategic position for response times.

The TDLR record confirms the completion of the accessibility review process for this construction. The project file status remains closed, indicating that the regulatory requirements for this specific build were satisfied. The facility is situated in ZIP code 78130, an area with a median household income of $84,426 according to U.S. Census estimates.

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New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 is a New Construction project located at 1333 Hanz Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130 in New Braunfels, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $5.1M covering 11,600 sq ft. City of New Braunfels is the property owner and Brown Reynolds Watford Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 6, 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the fire station open?

The TDLR record shows the construction project file was closed in September 2021. While third-party posts describe the station serving the northeast side, the construction record does not confirm the current operational status of the facility.

Who designed the fire station?

Brown Reynolds Watford Architects is listed as the design firm of record for the New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 project. Eddie Hare served as the registered accessibility specialist for the filing.

What was the total cost?

The estimated cost for the new construction and demolition work was $5,125,000. This amounts to $442 per square foot for the 11,600-square-foot building.

When was the project completed?

The TDLR closed the project file in September 2021. Construction started in June 2020, and the registration occurred in March 2020.

Is the site in a flood zone?

It is designated as zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.

What is New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3?

New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 is a new construction project at 1333 Hanz Drive in New Braunfels, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Demolition of existing fire station and asbestos abatement. New construction 11,600 Sq Ft; 2 Story Fire Station. Site work includes driveways, parking and landscape

Is New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 open in New Braunfels?

Construction on New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Sep 2021. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 located?

New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 is located at 1333 Hanz Drive, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, in Comal County.

Who is the owner or developer of New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3?

City of New Braunfels is the property owner/developer of record for New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3?

Brown Reynolds Watford Architects is the design firm of record for New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 cost and how big is it?

New Braunfels Fire Station No. 3 has an estimated construction value of $5.1M and approximately 11,600 square feet (about $442/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Demolition of existing fire station and asbestos abatement. New construction 11,600 Sq Ft; 2 Story Fire Station. Site work includes driveways, parking and landscape

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.

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1333 Hanz Drive, New Braunfels, TX, 78130

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