Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Project Plaid
615 FM 2404, Abilene, TX, 79601
Project Plaid is a new construction project at 615 FM 2404, Abilene, in Taylor County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Nov 2026. The project has an estimated value of $292.0M across about 480,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $292.0M
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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
- 480,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $608/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 6mo
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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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39 days after the preceding date shown.
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549 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Project Plaid
Project Plaid, filed under the facility name Crusoe Building 5, is a new 480,000-square-foot data center complex under construction at 615 FM 2404 in Abilene, Texas. This new construction project includes a single-story data hall, a guard house, and a fire pump building, along with various mechanical and electrical enclosures.
Project Scope and Cost
The estimated cost for this development is $292,000,000, resulting in a computed cost of $608 per square foot. The scope of work specifically details a new approximately 479,721-square-foot data hall, an approximately 300-square-foot guard house, and an approximately 875-square-foot fire pump building. The owner of record is Data Center 3-8 Hold Co, LLC, and the project is privately funded on private land for private use. Blair Baker is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.
Taylor County records for new construction show a median estimated cost of $850,000 and a median size of 6,487 square feet. Project Plaid’s cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of registered filings. The scheduled build window of 549 days is longer than the county median of 245 days. The $608 per square foot figure is also above the county median of $175 per square foot. These comparisons are derived from 529 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Taylor County.
Timeline and Status
TDLR completed plan review in April 2025 and construction is scheduled to finish in November 2026, with work starting May 2025. The TDLR status for this project is Review Complete. The registered accessibility specialist, Blair Baker, was involved in the process during the April 2025 registration period. The project is part of a larger portfolio for Data Center 3-8 Hold Co, LLC, which has six other TDLR-registered projects in the area totaling $2,120,000,000, including tenant improvements for Crusoe Buildings 5, 6, 7, and 8.
The surrounding area in ZIP code 79601 has a population of about 26,917 and a median household income of $54,515, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median owner-occupied home value in this zip code is $182,900. Taylor County’s unemployment rate was 4 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. Nearby businesses include Quikrete and Oracle delivery services. The project is distinct from other registered projects in the area, such as Campus Core Tenant Improvement and Building 10 Core & Shell, which are also new construction filings.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Project Plaid is a New Construction project located at 615 FM 2404, Abilene, TX 79601 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $292.0M covering 480,000 sq ft. Data Center 3-8 Hold Co, LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on April 17, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total square footage of Project Plaid?
The project is approximately 480,000 square feet, including a 479,721-square-foot data hall, a 300-square-foot guard house, and an 875-square-foot fire pump building.
Who is the owner of Project Plaid in Abilene?
The owner of record is Data Center 3-8 Hold Co, LLC, which has several other registered projects in the Abilene area.
When is Project Plaid scheduled to be completed?
Construction is scheduled to finish in November 2026, with work starting in May 2025 following plan review completion in April 2025.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The computed cost is $608 per square foot, based on a total estimated cost of $292,000,000.
What is Project Plaid?
Project Plaid is a new construction project at 615 FM 2404 in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New approx. 479,721 SF 1 story Data Hall. New approx. 300 SF Guard House. New approx. 875 SF Fire Pump building. Various mechanical and electrical enclosures on the site.
Is Project Plaid open in Abilene?
Project Plaid is still under construction in Abilene, TX, with an estimated completion of Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Project Plaid located?
Project Plaid is located at 615 FM 2404, Abilene, TX, 79601, in Taylor County.
Who is the owner or developer of Project Plaid?
Data Center 3-8 Hold Co, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Project Plaid, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Project Plaid cost and how big is it?
Project Plaid has an estimated construction value of $292.0M and approximately 480,000 square feet (about $608/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New approx. 479,721 SF 1 story Data Hall. New approx. 300 SF Guard House. New approx. 875 SF Fire Pump building. Various mechanical and electrical enclosures on the site.
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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615 FM 2404, Abilene, TX, 79601
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