GISD Beaver ES Playground equipment replacement in Garland, TX

The renovation and alteration project at GISD Beaver Elementary School in Garland is complete. TDLR closed the project file in June 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The work involved replacing playground equipment, surfaces, and installing a new shade canopy across a 5,768 sq ft site at 3232 March Ln.

Garland Independent School District served as the owner of record for this $449,085 project. BRW Architects was the design firm of record, while Marcela Abadi Rhoads acted as the registered accessibility specialist. The scope included civil improvements such as drainage and sidewalk repairs alongside the playground upgrades. The project was registered with TDLR in December 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month.

Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2025, with a planned completion date of December 2025. The final inspection passed in February 2026, confirming the physical work was finished before the administrative closure. This timeline represents a 213-day scheduled build window, which is longer than the 92-day median for similar renovation projects in Dallas County. The estimated cost of $78 per square foot is close to the county median of $73 per square foot for renovation and alteration filings.

Project Context

This project is part of a larger portfolio of work by Garland Independent School District. The district has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $152,982,134, including major renovations at Memorial Pathway Academy and North Garland High School. BRW Architects has also completed five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $39,882,150, ranging from police headquarters to fleet maintenance buildings in Killeen and McAllen.

The project site is located in ZIP code 75044. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this area indicate a population of about 46,847 and a median household income of $89,631. The area has approximately 17,491 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $305,700. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied. This project utilized public funds and public land, consistent with the scope of work for a public school facility.

The completion of this project adds to the infrastructure improvements in Dallas County. The district's other closed project, GISD Davis Elementary School, had an estimated cost of $381,134. The Beaver Elementary project's cost is above the county median of $250,000 for its type of work. The detailed scope and the involvement of a registered accessibility specialist ensure the new playground meets current standards for student safety and access.