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TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel

1617 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701, Austin, TX, 78701

TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel is a new construction project at 1617 Colorado Street, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jul 2021). The project has an estimated value of $54.8M across about 18,630 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2020014734
$54.8M
Project Value
18,630
Square Feet
$2.94K/sqft
Cost/SqFt
1y 9mo
Duration
Registered:Mar 31, 2020
Start:Nov 6, 2019
Target:Jul 27, 2021
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Project Closed

Project has been completed and closed

TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel is a New Construction project located at 1617 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $54.8M covering 18,630 sq ft. Texas Facilities Commission is the property owner and Jacobs Engineering Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 31, 2020.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel?

TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel is a new construction project at 1617 Colorado Street in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New two story central utility plant with an operable roof level which will provide cooling for three existing and two new buildings in the Capitol Complex.

Is TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel open in Austin?

Construction on TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel is complete โ€” TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jul 2021. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel located?

TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel is located at 1617 Colorado Street, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel?

Texas Facilities Commission is the property owner/developer of record for TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel?

Jacobs Engineering Group is the design firm of record for TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel cost and how big is it?

TFC Capitol Complex Central Utility Plan and Tunnel has an estimated construction value of $54.8M and approximately 18,630 square feet (about $2.94K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

New two story central utility plant with an operable roof level which will provide cooling for three existing and two new buildings in the Capitol Complex.

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
March 31, 2020
Project Closed
July 27, 2021
Construction Start
November 6, 2019
Expected Completion
July 27, 2021

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Mar 31, 2020

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Closed

Jul 27, 2021

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TDLR ID: TABS2020014734

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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ARTURO ALEXANDER OCHOA,PINERO
RAS #1551
4214 MEDICAL PKWY STE 201, AUSTIN, TX 78756
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