Reagan County Fire & EMS in Big Lake, TX

The Reagan County Fire & EMS station in Big Lake is a new construction project located at 805 North Main Avenue, Big Lake, TX 76932. This 13,800 sq ft facility was designed to serve as a new fire station for the community. The structure is a pre-engineered metal building featuring steel framing, metal panel siding, and a standing seam metal roof. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in June 2021, initiating the accessibility review process for this public infrastructure improvement.

Project Scope and Specifications

The scope of work included the new construction of the 13,800 sq ft building and demolition at the existing site. The building consists of five vehicle bays to accommodate fire and emergency response apparatus. Jonathon Voelkel is listed as the owner or developer of record for the project. Kirkpatrick Architecture Studio served as the design firm of record, while James J Heilman was the registered accessibility specialist overseeing compliance.

Timeline and Status

Construction was scheduled to begin in August 2021 with a completion date of September 2022. The project involved public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. TDLR closed the project file in September 2022, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The filing indicates the project reached its scheduled completion within the specified timeframe, concluding the regulatory oversight for this specific accessibility registration.

Reagan County has seen limited new construction activity in recent years, with only two filings in the last 24 months. The median estimated cost for new construction in the county is $1,800,000, with a middle half range of $750,000 to $4,000,000. This project's cost sits at the upper end of that middle half range. The median size for such projects is 18,624 sq ft, making this 13,800 sq ft station slightly smaller than the county average. The cost per square foot of $290 is close to the county median of $319. The scheduled build window of 396 days is close to the county median of 334 days.

Kirkpatrick Architecture Studio has registered six other TDLR projects totaling $9,585,664. These include the Wastewater Administration Building Renovation in Lewisville, the Sanger Bank in Sanger, City of Lewisville City Hall, Denton Sewing Center, and Denton Historical Park "The Woods House." Several of these projects are closed, while others have completed inspections. The design firm has experience with various public and commercial structures across Texas.