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Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility
3842 Forney Ave., Mesquite, TX, 75149
Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility is a new construction project at 3842 Forney Ave., Mesquite, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $7.2M across about 5,500 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $7.2M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 5,500 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.31K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 4mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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33 days after the preceding date shown.
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475 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility
The Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility is a new one-story building located at 3842 Forney Ave. in Mesquite, Texas. The structure is designed as a training and office building for the Mesquite Fire Department, with a total floor area of 5,500 square feet. The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under the name Mesquite Fire Department Training Center.
The City of Mesquite serves as the owner of record for this development. The estimated cost for the construction is $7,230,000, which calculates to $1,315 per square foot. This figure is above the Dallas County median for new construction projects of this type. The scheduled build window for the project was 475 days, a duration longer than the county median of 243 days.
According to the TDLR filing, plan review was completed in March 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in April 2025 with a completion date of July 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project status is listed as Review Complete, but the lack of a final inspection record means the physical completion status remains unverified in the official database.
Project Context and Comparisons
The City of Mesquite has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling $17,803,985. These include the Mesquite Convention Center, which has an inspection complete, and the City Building 823, which is also review complete. Other nearby registered projects in the area include the McDonald Middle School renovation and the Fuel City - Mesquite new construction.
Third-party sources have noted the project's specifications. BidPrime listed the project status as Closed with an issuance date of March 22, 2025.
Dallas County unemployment was 3.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. The surrounding ZIP code 75149 has a population of about 58,849 and a median household income of $70,629. The project involves public funds and public land, aligning with its status as a municipal facility for public safety operations.
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Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility is a New Construction project located at 3842 Forney Ave., Mesquite, TX 75149 in Mesquite, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $7.2M covering 5,500 sq ft. City of Mesquite is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on March 6, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the facility's operational status is not confirmed in the public record. The project was scheduled for completion in July 2026, but official verification of occupancy or opening is absent from the licensing data.
Who owns the Mesquite Fire Department Training Center?
The owner of record is the City of Mesquite. The facility is designated for the Mesquite Fire Department and serves as a training and office building for public safety operations in Dallas County.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $7,230,000. This equates to $1,315 per square foot for the 5,500-square-foot building. This cost is above the Dallas County median for similar new construction filings.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in March 2025. Plan review was also completed in March 2025, with construction scheduled to start in April 2025 and finish in July 2026.
What is Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility?
Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility is a new construction project at 3842 Forney Ave. in Mesquite, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: One story, new construction, training and office building.
Is Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility open in Mesquite?
Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility located?
Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility is located at 3842 Forney Ave., Mesquite, TX, 75149, in Dallas County.
Who is the owner or developer of Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility?
City of Mesquite is the property owner/developer of record for Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility cost and how big is it?
Mesquite Public Safety Training Facility has an estimated construction value of $7.2M and approximately 5,500 square feet (about $1.31K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
One story, new construction, training and office 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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3842 Forney Ave., Mesquite, TX, 75149
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