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TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion in Tornillo, TX
300 Oil Mill Dr., Tornillo, TX, 79853
TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion is a renovation/alteration project at 300 Oil Mill Dr., Tornillo, in El Paso County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Aug 2023). The project has an estimated value of $450K across about 4,343 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $450K
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- Reported floor area
- 4,343 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $104/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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27 days after the preceding date shown.
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244 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion
The Tornillo Junior High Gym renovation was completed in August 2023, transforming a 4,343 sq ft space at 300 Oil Mill Dr. in Tornillo into a dining hall. This project, filed as the TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion, focused on altering the building to include a commercial kitchen. The estimated cost for this renovation and alteration work was $450,000, which translates to a cost of $104 per square foot.
Tornillo ISD served as the owner of record for this facility upgrade. The design firm of record was Countryman & Co. Architecture, which has handled six other TDLR-registered projects in the region totaling $8,590,000. Eckhard K Fennig was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involved public funds and public land, marking it as a significant local infrastructure improvement.
The construction timeline was scheduled to begin in November 2022, with a completion target set for August 2023. This scheduled build window of 244 days is longer than the county median of 120 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in El Paso County. The estimated cost of $450,000 is above the county median of $204,600 for this project type, while the per-square-foot cost of $104 is above the county median of $66.
TDLR closed the project file in August 2023, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The registration was initially filed in November 2022. The project status is now listed as Project Closed, indicating that the regulatory review phase has concluded. No further construction activity is recorded in the TDLR database after this date.
The location is in Tornillo, El Paso County, within ZIP code 79853. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 2,964 and a median household income of $46,767. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $84,900. These demographic figures provide context for the community served by the new dining facility.
Third-party records on ConstructConnect list the project as the Tornillo Junior High Gym to Cafeteria Conversion, noting a bid date of December 9, 2022. This aligns with the TDLR filing data regarding the project's scope and timing. The conversion of the gymnasium into a cafeteria represents a functional change to the school's facilities, utilizing the existing structure for a new purpose.
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TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 300 Oil Mill Dr., Tornillo, TX 79853 in Tornillo, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $450K covering 4,343 sq ft. Tornillo ISD is the property owner and Countryman & Co. Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 3, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the Tornillo Junior High Gym renovation?
TDLR closed the project file in August 2023. The project is marked as Project Closed, indicating the accessibility review process is complete and the construction phase has ended.
How much did the gym to cafeteria conversion cost?
The estimated cost for the renovation was $450,000. This amount is above the El Paso County median for similar renovation and alteration projects, which stands at $204,600.
Who designed the Tornillo Junior High Gym renovation?
Countryman & Co. Architecture was the design firm of record. They have also handled six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including facilities in El Paso and Fabens.
What was the scope of the work on the gym building?
The scope involved the conversion of a portion of the building into a commercial kitchen. This alteration allowed the gymnasium building to be repurposed as a dining hall for the school.
Is the Tornillo Junior High Gym open to the public?
The TDLR record confirms the construction and accessibility review are complete . However, the database does not contain information regarding specific operating hours or public access policies for the facility.
What is TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion?
TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion is a renovation/alteration project at 300 Oil Mill Dr. in Tornillo, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Conversion of a portion of the building into a commercial kitchen so that the gymnasium building can be converted to a dining hall.
Is TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion open in Tornillo?
Construction on TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Aug 2023. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion located?
TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion is located at 300 Oil Mill Dr., Tornillo, TX, 79853, in El Paso County.
Who is the owner or developer of TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion?
Tornillo ISD is the property owner/developer of record for TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion?
Countryman & Co. Architecture is the design firm of record for TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion cost and how big is it?
TISD Gym to Cafeteria Conversion has an estimated construction value of $450K and approximately 4,343 square feet (about $104/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Conversion of a portion of the building into a commercial kitchen so that the gymnasium building can be converted to a dining hall.
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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300 Oil Mill Dr., Tornillo, TX, 79853
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