NISD Nederland HS Dome Renovations

The Nederland High School dome renovation at 2101 N. 18th St in Nederland, TX, is complete. This project involved modifications to approximately 13,000 square feet of the existing facility, including updates to locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and minor renovations of storage spaces. The work was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as part of the NISD Nederland HS Dome Renovations filing. The project falls under the category of Renovation/Alteration and was overseen by the Nederland Independent School District as the owner of record.

Project Scope and Financials

The estimated cost for this accessibility-focused renovation was $500,000. With a scope covering 13,000 sq ft, the cost per square foot came to $38. This figure is below the Jefferson County median of $88 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The scheduled build window was 106 days, which is close to the county median of 105 days. The project involved public funds and public land, meeting the criteria for TDLR registration.

Timeline and Professional Oversight

BRW Architects, Inc. served as the design firm of record for the project. Laura Fulkerson was the registered accessibility specialist responsible for ensuring compliance with Texas Accessibility Standards. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2025, with construction starting in December 2025. Plan review was completed in February 2026, and the completion date on the filing was March 2026.

The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026, so construction is complete. The TDLR status is listed as Inspection Complete. This timeline indicates that the accessibility modifications were fully implemented and verified within the specified period. The project represents one of several initiatives by the Nederland Independent School District to maintain and improve its educational facilities in Jefferson County.