MPCA TX2 Expansion

The MPCA TX2 Expansion project includes the ground-up construction of Building N6, a 2,333-square-foot utility room located at 4500 Roy J Smith Dr. in Killeen, Texas. This new structure is designed as a pre-engineered metal building with Group F-1 occupancy, specifically intended for shop space to support the repair and maintenance of equipment. The project was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in February 2024, marking the beginning of the formal accessibility review process for this construction.

Construction on the site commenced in May 2024, with a scheduled completion date of October 2024. The estimated cost for this specific building is $999,459, which calculates to approximately $428 per square foot. This figure is notably above the county median of $151 per square foot for new construction filings in Bell County, although the total project cost remains above the median estimated cost of $850,000 for similar filings in the region. The scheduled build window of 183 days is close to the county median of 242 days for comparable projects.

Ownership and Design

MGC Pure Chemical America, Inc. is the owner of record for this development. The firm has registered four other TDLR projects in Killeen, totaling nearly $4 million, all of which are now closed. These include facilities for ISO filling, maintenance bays, and hazardous materials storage. The design of record for Building N6 was handled by MBA Energy & Industrial, a firm that has also designed several other industrial and solar operations buildings across Texas, including projects in Edinburg, Edna, and Iraan.

The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Kam-hung Kenneth Woo. The funding for this construction is privately secured, taking place on private land for private use. The project is part of a broader expansion effort by the owner, reflecting a continued investment in local industrial infrastructure in the Killeen area.

TDLR closed the project file in October 2024, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status indicates that the regulatory requirements for the building's accessibility have been addressed and the file is no longer active. The completion of this review process is a standard step in the lifecycle of TDLR-registered projects, ensuring that new constructions meet state standards before the record is finalized.