San Jacinto Elementary Detention Basin in Deer Park, TX

The City of Deer Park completed the San Jacinto Elementary Detention Basin project on Luella Avenue in Deer Park, Texas, 77536. This renovation and alteration work involved constructing a detention pond, reconstructing the road, and replacing the sidewalk. The registered accessibility specialist for this project was David S Drepaul. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in June 2025 and received its plan review completion in September 2026. Construction began in July 2024, with a scheduled completion date of October 2026. The project involved public funds and public land, indicating a public infrastructure improvement.

Project Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for this project was $2,307,694. The total square footage was 3,200 sq ft, resulting in a cost per square foot of $721. This cost per square foot is significantly above the county median of $80 for renovation or alteration projects in Harris County. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the county was $250,000, with the middle half ranging from $126,916 to $600,000. The median size for these projects was 4,000 sq ft. The scheduled build window for this project was 818 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days. This suggests a complex or extended timeline for the detention basin and associated infrastructure work.

Ownership and Design

The owner and developer of record for this project was the City of Deer Park. The design firm of record was Cobb Fendley and Associates. Cobb Fendley and Associates has worked on other TDLR-registered projects, including the Boulevard Roadway Section in Richmond and the Grissom Road Project in League City. The City of Deer Park has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $39,641,040. These include the Dow Park project, the Spencerview Pedestrian Bridge, the City of Deer Park Municipal Court, and the Deer Park Jimmy Burke Activity Center and Visitor Center. The area profile for ZIP 77536 shows a population of about 32,421 and a median household income of $96,297.

The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in November 2026. This indicates that the construction work, including the detention pond, road reconstruction, and sidewalk replacement, met the required accessibility standards. The TDLR status is now recorded as Inspection Complete. The final inspection passed in November 2026, confirming the project's compliance. The project is located in Harris County, where the unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in September 2026. Other registered projects in the Deer Park area include Advanced Auto Parts, Total Safety Dooley Warehouse, and Coyote Market 2. The San Jacinto Elementary Detention Basin project represents a significant public investment in local infrastructure and accessibility.