Hewitt Fire Station No. 2

The Hewitt Fire Station No. 2 building stands at 311 N. Old Temple Rd in Hewitt, Texas, with a total floor area of 7,222 sq ft. This new construction project for the Hewitt Fire Department has passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection, confirming that the physical build-out is complete.

Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in October 2024, the project carried an estimated cost of $4,500,000. This valuation places the expenditure above the county median for similar new construction filings in McLennan County. The estimated cost per square foot was $623, which is significantly higher than the county median of $142 per square foot for this type of work.

Construction Timeline and Scope

The filing listed a construction start date of November 2024, with a scheduled completion date of March 2026. The actual final inspection occurred in April 2026, marking the end of the construction phase. The scope of work included the new fire station and associated sitework. The registered accessibility specialist for this project was Jeromy G Murphy. The entire process, from registration to final inspection, spanned approximately five months.

Local coverage from wacotrib.com previously described the design of the facility, noting a rendering of the proposed structure on North Old Temple Road. The project involves public funds and public land, reflecting the municipal nature of the Hewitt Fire Department’s infrastructure. The building’s size is comparable to the median new construction size in the area, which is 7,524 sq ft, though this specific station is slightly smaller.

Context for Hewitt and McLennan County

Hewitt is located in McLennan County, a region with a median household income of $83,798 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 76643. The area has a population of about 16,244 residents. The construction of a new fire station of this scale indicates a significant investment in local emergency response capabilities. The project’s cost and scale place it in the top quarter of similar filings in the county, highlighting its importance to the community’s infrastructure.