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Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station
2013 E Barbours Cut Blvd, La Porte, TX, 77571
Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station is a new construction project at 2013 E Barbours Cut Blvd, La Porte, in Harris 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 $4.0M across about 6,386 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $4.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 6,386 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $630/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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31 days after the preceding date shown.
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4 days after the preceding date shown.
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364 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station
The Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station is a new construction project at 2013 E Barbours Cut Blvd in La Porte. The Port of Houston is building this 6,386 sq ft facility to replace the existing apparatus bay. The design includes a two-bay apparatus bay and a dedicated living and work area for station personnel. The project involves demolishing the old bay before constructing the new structure.
Project Scope and Cost
The total estimated cost for the Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station is $4,020,000. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost for similar filings in Harris County. The cost per square foot is $630, which is significantly higher than the county median of $88 for new construction. The scope specifically includes demolishing the current apparatus bay and constructing the new station with its distinct living and work zones.
Construction work is scheduled to begin in April 2026. TDLR completed plan review in April 2026, and the project is scheduled to finish in April 2027. This one-year build window is longer than the median scheduled build time of 219 days for comparable projects in the county. The project involves public funds and is located on public land within the Port of Houston system.
Owner and Regional Context
The Port of Houston is the owner of record for the Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station. The agency has four other TDLR-registered projects in various stages of review or inspection. These include the Bayport Southern Access Rd/Freight Station Rd project in Seabrook, which has a much larger estimated cost of $35,500,000. Other projects include Stevedore Buildings 4 & 5 in La Porte and a testing lab in Houston.
The site is located in ZIP code 77571, a predominantly owner-occupied area with a median household income of $83,795 according to U.S. Census estimates. Harris County unemployment was 5.2 percent in July 2026, which is higher than a year earlier. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Jeromy G Murphy. The project status is Review Complete, indicating that the planning phase is finalized and construction is authorized to proceed.
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Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station is a New Construction project located at 2013 E Barbours Cut Blvd, La Porte, TX 77571 in La Porte, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $4.0M covering 6,386 sq ft. Port of Houston is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on March 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station be finished?
The project is scheduled to finish in April 2027. Construction is set to start in April 2026, giving a total build window of approximately one year.
Who is building the new fire station in La Porte?
The Port of Houston is the owner of record. The registered accessibility specialist for the TDLR filing is Jeromy G Murphy.
How much is the new fire station construction costing?
The estimated cost is $4,020,000. This is above the median cost for new construction in Harris County, with a cost per square foot of $630.
What is the size of the new fire station?
The new structure will be 6,386 sq ft. It will include a two-bay apparatus bay and a living and work side for the station.
Is the Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station open for business?
The project is under construction. The TDLR record shows construction starting in April 2026 and scheduled to finish in April 2027.
What is Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station?
Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station is a new construction project at 2013 E Barbours Cut Blvd in La Porte, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: This project will include the demolishing of the existing fire station apparatus bay. Then the construction of a new fire station. Which will contain a living/work side for the station, as well as a 2 bay apparatus bay.
Is Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station open in La Porte?
Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station is still under construction in La Porte, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station located?
Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station is located at 2013 E Barbours Cut Blvd, La Porte, TX, 77571, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station?
Port of Houston is the property owner/developer of record for Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station cost and how big is it?
Barbours Cut Terminal Fire Station has an estimated construction value of $4.0M and approximately 6,386 square feet (about $630/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
This project will include the demolishing of the existing fire station apparatus bay. Then the construction of a new fire station. Which will contain a living/work side for the station, as well as a 2 bay apparatus bay.
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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2013 E Barbours Cut Blvd, La Porte, TX, 77571
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