Pittsburg ISD - 2024 Bond Program - Junior High School - Addition + Renovation

Pittsburg Junior School is undergoing a major renovation and expansion at 313 Broach Street in Pittsburg, Camp County. The project, filed as Pittsburg ISD - 2024 Bond Program - Junior High School - Addition + Renovation, involves the construction of a new 13,558 sq ft cafeteria and storm shelter. It also includes the renovation of the existing building and a 14,255 sq ft addition to the education wing, bringing the total registered square footage to 68,679 sq ft. The estimated cost for this renovation and alteration is $17,000,000.

The project was registered with TDLR in March 2025, with construction scheduled to begin in June 2025. Plan review is pending, and completion is targeted for August 2027. This two-year build window is significantly longer than the median scheduled build period of 168 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Camp County. The estimated cost of $17,000,000 places the project in the top quarter of comparable county filings, which have a median estimated cost of $555,860.

Project Scope and Design

BWA Architects is the design firm of record for Pittsburg Junior School. The scope involves the construction of a new cafeteria that will also serve as a storm shelter, a critical safety feature for the school community. In addition to the new structure, the project includes the renovation of the existing building and a substantial 14,255 sq ft addition to the education wing. This combination of new construction and renovation aims to modernize the facility while expanding its capacity.

The cost per square foot for this project is estimated at $248. This figure is above the county median of $63 per square foot for renovation and alteration projects registered in the same period. The project involves public funds and is situated on public land, reflecting a significant investment in local educational infrastructure. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Marcela Abadi Rhoads, ensuring the facility meets required standards.

Pittsburg ISD has two other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,500,000, including a high school renovation and a vehicle maintenance building. BWA Architects has six other registered projects totaling $19,500,000, with five of those marked as review complete. The surrounding area includes the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library and the Pittsburg Independent Schools campus, indicating a dense cluster of community and educational services in this part of Pittsburg.