GISD Routh Roach ES Playground Replacement in Garland, TX

Garland Independent School District completed the GISD Routh Roach Elementary School playground replacement at 1811 Mayfield Ave, Garland, TX 75042. This renovation and alteration project involved replacing playground equipment and surface, installing a new shade canopy, and performing civil improvements including drainage and sidewalk repairs across 5,900 square feet. The estimated cost was $448,632, or $76 per square foot.

The project was registered with TDLR in December 2024, with plan review completed the same month. Construction began in June 2025, and the final inspection passed in February 2026. TDLR closed the project file in June 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The registered accessibility specialist for the project was Marcela Abadi Rhoads.

Design and Cost Context

BRW Architects served as the design firm of record for the GISD Routh Roach Elementary School project. The estimated cost of $448,632 is above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County, which stands at $250,000. The scheduled build window of 213 days was longer than the county median of 92 days for similar projects. The cost per square foot of $76 is close to the county median of $73.

Garland Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $152,982,134, including major renovations at North and South Garland High Schools. BRW Architects has worked on six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $39,882,150. The project is located in ZIP code 75042, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates report a population of about 38,040 and a median household income of $63,531.

The scope of work included specific civil improvements such as drainage and sidewalk repairs, which contributed to the longer build window compared to the county median. The project involved public funds and public land, consistent with the school district's status as a public entity.