Navarro ECHS - New Gym & Renovations - Package 1B in Austin, TX

Navarro Early College High School in North Austin is undergoing a specific renovation project filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The work, identified as Package 1B, focuses on adding a safe and secure vestibule or reception area along with site fencing. This alteration covers a total area of 1,098 square feet at 1207 Payton Gin Rd., Austin, TX 78758. The estimated cost for this scope of work is $1,000,000, which calculates to $911 per square foot.

The project owner of record is the Austin Independent School District, with Pfluger Architects serving as the design firm. Stacey L Brewer is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing. The project involves public funds and public land, reflecting the district's investment in its infrastructure. TDLR completed the plan review in July 2025, and construction was scheduled to begin in August 2025 with a planned completion date of November 2025.

Despite the scheduled completion date passing, the public record indicates that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Consequently, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project status remains marked as Review Complete, but the absence of a final inspection means the physical completion of the vestibule and fencing is not verified by the licensing authority.

Context and Comparisons

This renovation is part of a broader pattern of investment by the Austin Independent School District. The district has six other TDLR-registered projects in the area, totaling over $8.1 million. These include significant works at Covington Middle School, Davis Elementary School, and the Noack Sports Complex. Pfluger Architects has a substantial portfolio, with six other registered projects totaling over $155 million, including major facilities in San Antonio, Brenham, and Leander.

In terms of cost and scale, this project sits above the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Travis County. The median estimated cost for similar projects is $299,550, while the median size is 3,800 square feet. The $911 per square foot cost for this project is significantly higher than the county median of $103 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 107 days is close to the county median of 98 days, suggesting a standard timeline for the complexity of the work involved.