Jasper County ESD #4 - New ESD Facility

Jasper County ESD #4 completed the construction of a new 9,650 sq ft facility in Jasper, Texas. The project, filed as Jasper County ESD #4 - New ESD Facility, involved new foundation and metal building shell work. TDLR closed the project file in July 2022, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

The owner of record is the Jasper County Emergency Services District. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in December 2021, with construction starting in January 2022. The estimated cost for the new construction was $400,000, resulting in a cost of $41 per square foot. The site is located at P. O. Box 395, Jasper, TX 75951.

Goodwin-Lasiter-Strong served as the design firm of record for this project. This firm has been involved in several other TDLR-registered projects across Texas, including facilities in Crockett, Bryan, Lufkin, Onalaska, and Waco. The total value of these other registered projects is $52,400,000. The design firm’s involvement indicates a standard professional process for public sector construction in the region.

Project Context and Local Data

The project involves public funds and public land. According to FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer data, the site is inside a Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE. This designation is relevant for understanding the site’s environmental context and potential regulatory considerations for future modifications or expansions.

In Jasper County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $785,208. This project’s cost of $400,000 is below that county median. The median size for comparable filings is 7,412 sq ft, while this facility is 9,650 sq ft. The median cost per square foot in the county is $156, whereas this project came in at $41 per square foot. These figures place the project in the lower range of costs for similar new construction work in the area.

The surrounding area includes several established businesses such as Dollar General, Southeast Texas Dental Center, and First State Bank. The ZIP code 75951 has a population of approximately 15,267 residents. The median household income in this area is $47,873. These demographic details provide a snapshot of the community served by the new emergency services facility.