Corbin-Sambrano Wellness Center in El Paso, TX

The Corbin-Sambrano Wellness Center is a new construction project located at 6295 and 6315 Alameda Avenue in El Paso, Texas. This $7,915,051 development covers 21,735 square feet of park improvements. The County of El Paso serves as the owner of record. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in July 2028, with work starting July 2026. The project status is listed as Review Complete.

MNK Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record for this facility. The scope of work includes recreational areas, shade structures, accessible walkways, site lighting, and utility upgrades. These enhancements aim to improve public use, accessibility, and overall park functionality for El Paso County. The project involves public funds and public land. Eckhard K Fennig is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.

Project Scale and Cost

The estimated cost of $7,915,051 places this project above the median estimated cost for new construction filings in El Paso County. The median cost for similar projects in the county is $800,000. This project's cost is in the top quarter of recent filings. The size of 21,735 square feet is also larger than the median size of 8,062 square feet. The cost per square foot is $364, which is above the county median of $111 per square foot. The scheduled build window is 730 days, longer than the county median of 214 days.

Local Context and Ownership

The County of El Paso has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $53,493,164. These include Summer Sky Linear Park, San Felipe OHV Park, and the Jail Annex Facility. MNK Architects, Inc. has designed six other projects totaling $43,932,611, including the Ysleta Annex Community Kitchen and Northwest Early College High School. Local coverage from KFOX TV described the project as a $3 million wellness center initiative. A Facebook post by the EPCountyJudge account noted the county's focus on restoring the surrounding area. The project is situated in ZIP code 79905, which has a population of about 22,062. The median household income in this area is $25,496. Housing in the ZIP code is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units.

This project represents a significant investment in public infrastructure for El Paso. The combination of large scale, high cost, and specialized design reflects a major commitment to accessibility and community use. The timeline spans two years, indicating a complex construction process. The involvement of public funds underscores the project's importance to the local community. The completion of this facility will expand recreational and wellness options for residents in the Alameda Avenue area.