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Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements in South Padre Island, TX
28495 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements is a renovation/alteration project at 28495 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jun 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $4.5M across about 20,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $4.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 20,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $225/sqft
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- 1y 1mo
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20 days after the preceding date shown.
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394 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements
Cameron County is renovating Beach Access No. 3 on South Padre Island, a project filed as Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements. The scope of work includes new park improvements, specifically a parking lot, restroom, showers, and a pavilion. The estimated cost for this renovation and alteration is $4,500,000 across 20,000 square feet of new construction.
The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a renovation/alteration. The design firm of record is Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc., and the registered accessibility specialist is Isaac Ochoa. Funding for the project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The estimated cost per square foot is $225, which is above the county median of $75 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Cameron County.
Project Status and Timeline
TDLR completed plan review in May 2025, and construction was scheduled to begin in June 2025. The completion date listed on the filing is June 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 scheduled build window of 394 days is longer than the county median of 121 days for renovation and alteration projects in Cameron County.
Cameron County has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $11,663,978, including Laureles Park in Los Fresnos and Olmito Park in Olmito. Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. has designed six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,270,000, including Hog Barn in Santa Rosa and Falfurrias High School in Falfurrias. Other registered projects in the South Padre Island area include South Padre Substation No. 1057, Island Fitness, and Cruda.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 78597 report a population of about 2,881, a median household income of $61,357, and a median owner-occupied home value of $508,800. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, with 5,895 housing units. The Cameron County unemployment rate was 6.5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 28495 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX 78597 in South Padre Island, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $4.5M covering 20,000 sq ft. Cameron County is the property owner and Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 12, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beach Access No. 3 open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. The public record does not confirm the current state of the site or whether it is operational.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the Beach Access No. 3 renovation and alteration is $4,500,000. This figure is above the county median for similar projects in Cameron County.
Who is the design firm?
Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. is the design firm of record for this project. They are also registered for five other projects in the state.
What is the scope of work?
The scope includes new park improvements, specifically a parking lot, restroom, showers, and a pavilion. This is classified as a renovation and alteration.
What is Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements?
Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements is a renovation/alteration project at 28495 State Park Rd 100 in South Padre Island, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New park improvements. Parking Lot, Restroom, Showers and Pavilion.
Is Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements open in South Padre Island?
Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements was scheduled to finish construction in Jun 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 Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements located?
Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements is located at 28495 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX, 78597, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements?
Cameron County is the property owner/developer of record for Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements?
Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. is the design firm of record for Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements cost and how big is it?
Cameron County Beach Access No. 3 - Phase II Improvements has an estimated construction value of $4.5M and approximately 20,000 square feet (about $225/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New park improvements. Parking Lot, Restroom, Showers and Pavilion.
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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28495 State Park Rd 100, South Padre Island, TX, 78597
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