Lubbock-Cooper New H.S. PH-4 Competition Gym

The Lubbock-Cooper ISD New H.S. Competition Gym is a new construction project located at 4530 Woodrow Rd. in Lubbock, Texas. This 64,826-square-foot facility is designed to serve the Liberty High School Campus as a dedicated venue for competitive athletics. The building features a basement level and one story above grade, with a seating capacity of approximately 2,240 seats. The basement houses locker rooms and administrative offices, supporting the daily operations of the school's athletic programs.

Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, this project was filed under the name Lubbock-Cooper New H.S. PH-4 Competition Gym. The owner of record is the Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District, which is also responsible for several other recent infrastructure projects in the area. Parkhill, with Kyle Flusche serving as the design firm representative, is listed as the design professional. Stephen D Macphie is the registered accessibility specialist of record for this filing.

Construction Timeline and Scope

TDLR completed plan review in November 2024 and construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting February 2025. The project is designated as Phase 4 of a multi-phase development for the new high school campus. The estimated cost for this specific phase is $20,000,000, which calculates to a cost of $309 per square foot. This figure is above the median cost per square foot for new construction filings in Lubbock County, which stands at $175.

The project involves public funds and public land. This construction phase is part of a broader effort by the district to modernize its athletic facilities. A YouTube video titled "Lubbock-Cooper Athletic Facilities Update" provides visual context for the ongoing site development, though the TDLR record confirms the specific scope and timing of the gymnasium construction.

The district has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $66,300,000 in estimated costs. These include the Lubbock-Cooper High School, a new soccer field, a football practice field, a high school auditorium, and a fieldhouse for basketball, softball, golf, and tennis. The competition gym represents a significant investment in the physical infrastructure of the school district, reflecting a long-term commitment to student athletics and community engagement.