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Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition in Arlington, TX
1601 WRIGHT ST, Arlington, TX, 76012
Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition is a additions to existing building project at 1601 WRIGHT ST, Arlington, in Tarrant County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2028. The project has an estimated value of $8.0M across about 6,167 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $8.0M
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- 6,167 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.29K/sqft
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84 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition
The Wimbish World Language Academy Gym Addition is a $7,972,000 construction project located at 1601 Wright St, Arlington, TX 76012. This 6,167 sq ft expansion adds a new storm shelter and gym to the existing elementary school facility in Tarrant County. The project is registered with TDLR and involves significant structural and utility upgrades for the Arlington Independent School District.
Construction began in June 2026 following the completion of plan review in August 2026. The work is scheduled to finish in July 2028, spanning a total build window of 791 days. This timeline is longer than the county median of 186 days for similar additions to existing buildings. The estimated cost per square foot is $1293, which is above the county median of $173 for this project type.
Scope and Design
HKS Inc serves as the design firm of record for the project. The scope of work includes a new storm shelter/gym addition, new lighting throughout the school, and the replacement of the old 2x4 Act with a new 2x2 Act. Additional repairs include tightening loose toilet carriers. Glenn Thomas Comtois is the registered accessibility specialist for the filing. The project involves public funds and public land, ensuring compliance with state accessibility standards.
Arlington Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $33,574,000. These include Young Junior High School and Swift Elementary School, both in Arlington. HKS Inc has designed six other projects totaling $532,539,000, including the Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth. The local labor market in Tarrant County had an unemployment rate of 4.6 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
The project is situated in ZIP code 76012, which has a population of about 28,043. The median household income is $84,468, and the median owner-occupied home value is $292,200. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, with 11,538 housing units. The TDLR status for this project is Review Complete, confirming that all necessary plans have been approved for construction to proceed.
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Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 1601 WRIGHT ST, Arlington, TX 76012 in Arlington, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $8.0M covering 6,167 sq ft. Arlington Independent School District is the property owner and HKS Inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Wimbish World Language Academy Gym Addition be finished?
Construction started in June 2026 and is scheduled to finish in July 2028. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and the project is in the construction phase.
Who is building the new gym addition?
The owner is Arlington Independent School District. HKS Inc is the design firm of record, and Glenn Thomas Comtois is the registered accessibility specialist for the TDLR filing.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $7,972,000 for 6,167 sq ft of new construction. This equates to $1293 per square foot, which is above the Tarrant County median for similar additions.
Is the school open for construction work?
The TDLR record tracks construction status, not business operations. The project is scheduled to finish in July 2028, and the record does not specify current school hours or operational status.
What is Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition?
Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition is a additions to existing building project at 1601 WRIGHT ST in Arlington, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New storm shelter/gym addition to an elementary school. Also, new lighting throughout school. New 2x2 Act to replace old 2x4 Act. Toilet carrier tightening if loose.
Is Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition open in Arlington?
Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition is still under construction in Arlington, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition located?
Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition is located at 1601 WRIGHT ST, Arlington, TX, 76012, in Tarrant County.
Who is the owner or developer of Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition?
Arlington Independent School District is the property owner/developer of record for Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition?
HKS Inc is the design firm of record for Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition cost and how big is it?
Wimbish World Language Academy - Gym Addition has an estimated construction value of $8.0M and approximately 6,167 square feet (about $1.29K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New storm shelter/gym addition to an elementary school. Also, new lighting throughout school. New 2x2 Act to replace old 2x4 Act. Toilet carrier tightening if loose.
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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1601 WRIGHT ST, Arlington, TX, 76012
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