Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Abilene Building 9
617 FM 2404, Abilene, TX, 79601
Abilene Building 9 is a new construction project at 617 FM 2404, Abilene, in Taylor County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2027. The project has an estimated value of $6.30B across about 738,382 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $6.30B
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- Reported floor area
- 738,382 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $8.53K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 2mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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27 days after the preceding date shown.
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39 days after the preceding date shown.
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418 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Abilene Building 9
Building 9 Core & Shell is a new single-story data center under construction at 617 FM 2404 in Abilene, Texas. The project covers approximately 738,382 square feet and is identified in the TDLR filing as the ninth data center on the south side of an existing developed site. The registered project name is Abilene Building 9.
Project Scope and Cost
The owner of record is Abilene DC9, LLC. The estimated cost for this core and shell construction is $6,300,000,000. This figure results in a cost of $8,532 per square foot. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Blair Baker is the registered accessibility specialist for the filing.
TDLR completed plan review in January 2026. Construction is scheduled to start in February 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in April 2027. The TDLR status is Review Complete.
Context and Comparison
This development is part of a larger campus effort by Abilene DC9, LLC, which has four other TDLR-registered projects in Abilene totaling $6,677,000,000. These include Administration and Warehouse Buildings, Campus Core Tenant Improvement, Building 9 Tenant Improvement, and Campus Core Core & Shell. The estimated cost for Building 9 is above the county median for new construction in Taylor County. The scheduled build window of 418 days is longer than the county median of 245 days. The cost per square foot is also above the county median of $175.
Nearby businesses include Quikrete, a general contractor, and Oracle delivery. The area profile for ZIP code 79601 includes a population of about 26,917 and a median household income of $54,515. The median owner-occupied home value is $182,900. Taylor County unemployment was 3.9 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Abilene Building 9 is a New Construction project located at 617 FM 2404, Abilene, TX 79601 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $6.30B covering 738,382 sq ft. Abilene DC9, LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on December 17, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Building 9 Core & Shell open?
No. The TDLR record indicates construction is in progress. The project is scheduled to finish in April 2027, so it is not yet operational.
Who owns the Abilene Building 9 project?
Abilene DC9, LLC is the owner of record listed in the TDLR filing for this data center construction.
What is the estimated cost of this data center?
The estimated cost for the Building 9 Core & Shell project is $6,300,000,000.
When does construction start and end?
Construction is scheduled to start in February 2026 and is scheduled to finish in April 2027.
What is Abilene Building 9?
Abilene Building 9 is a new construction project at 617 FM 2404 in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS THE NINTH DATA CENTER ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE EXISTING DEVELOPED SITE. THE SINGLE STORY BUILDING IS APPROXIMATELY 738,382 SF
Is Abilene Building 9 open in Abilene?
Abilene Building 9 is still under construction in Abilene, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Abilene Building 9 located?
Abilene Building 9 is located at 617 FM 2404, Abilene, TX, 79601, in Taylor County.
Who is the owner or developer of Abilene Building 9?
Abilene DC9, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Abilene Building 9, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Abilene Building 9 cost and how big is it?
Abilene Building 9 has an estimated construction value of $6.30B and approximately 738,382 square feet (about $8.53K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS THE NINTH DATA CENTER ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE EXISTING DEVELOPED SITE. THE SINGLE STORY BUILDING IS APPROXIMATELY 738,382 SF
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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617 FM 2404, Abilene, TX, 79601
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