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Travis ECHS Modernization in Austin, TX
1211 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX, 78704
Travis ECHS Modernization is a new construction project at 1211 E Oltorf St, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2028. The project has an estimated value of $198.0M across about 389,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $198.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 389,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $509/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3y 10mo
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16 days after the preceding date shown.
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1,374 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Travis ECHS Modernization
Travis ECHS Modernization is a new 389,000-square-foot school building located at 1211 E Oltorf St in Austin's South River City neighborhood. The project involves the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a multi-story facility with athletic fields, site circulation, and landscaping. Austin ISD is the owner of record, and the estimated cost is $198,000,000.
The design firm of record is Page Southerland Page. The registered accessibility specialist is Andrea P Lacour. TDLR completed plan review in January 2025, and construction is scheduled to finish in October 2028, with work starting January 2025. The filing indicates the project involves public funds and public land.
At $509 per square foot, the estimated cost is above the county median of $125 for new construction in Travis County. The scheduled build window of 1,390 days is longer than the county median of 304 days. Austin ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $62,512,918, including Lasa HS and O. Henry Middle School Modernization.
Page Southerland Page has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,868,995, including the Fine Arts Building in Austin. City of Austin permit records show 16 permits on file at this street address, issued between September 2024 and October 2026, with declared valuations totaling $181,502,159. These permits include plumbing, building, mechanical, and electrical work.
The area profile for ZIP 78704 indicates a population of about 50,479 and a median household income of $97,160. Median owner-occupied home value is $862,000. Businesses near the site include Denny's Restaurant, Curra's Grill Oltorf, and Aiden Austin City Hotel. Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in August 2026. A post by projects.constructconnect.com describes Austin ISD and Construction-Manager-At-Risk JE Dunn seeking subcontractors for the Travis ECHS - Modernization - GMP2 project.
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Travis ECHS Modernization is a New Construction project located at 1211 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $198.0M covering 389,000 sq ft. Austin ISD is the property owner and Page Southerland Page is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 23, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Travis ECHS scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2028. Work started in January 2025 following TDLR plan review completion in the same month.
Who is building Travis ECHS?
Austin ISD is the owner of record. Page Southerland Page is the design firm, and Andrea P Lacour is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $198,000,000. This equates to approximately $509 per square foot for the 389,000-square-foot building.
Is the school open to the public?
The TDLR record tracks construction status, not business operations. The project is under construction and scheduled to finish in October 2028.
Where is the Travis ECHS project located?
The project is located at 1211 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX 78704, in the South River City neighborhood of Travis County.
What is Travis ECHS Modernization?
Travis ECHS Modernization is a new construction project at 1211 E Oltorf St in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Conttruct a new 389k SF school building with multiple stories; new athletic fields, accessory site structures, site circulation and landscaping; demolition of existing school building
Is Travis ECHS Modernization open in Austin?
Travis ECHS Modernization is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Travis ECHS Modernization located?
Travis ECHS Modernization is located at 1211 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Travis ECHS Modernization?
Austin ISD is the property owner/developer of record for Travis ECHS Modernization, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Travis ECHS Modernization?
Page Southerland Page is the design firm of record for Travis ECHS Modernization, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Travis ECHS Modernization cost and how big is it?
Travis ECHS Modernization has an estimated construction value of $198.0M and approximately 389,000 square feet (about $509/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Conttruct a new 389k SF school building with multiple stories; new athletic fields, accessory site structures, site circulation and landscaping; demolition of existing school building
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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1211 E Oltorf St, Austin, TX, 78704
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Installation of EV charger.
Add EV car charger to exterior near panel
Addition and Remodel Interior remodel of an existing unfinished historic vacant building. New covered rear patio and landscaping. New stucco at existing upper level general repair to existing historic structure; approved by Historic Landmark Commission. Relocate select existing windows new windows in existing openings.
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