Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Project Clara - Refinery
9400 Building 1 Centerport Blvd, Amarillo, TX, 79108
Project Clara - Refinery is a new construction project at 9400 Building 1 Centerport Blvd, Amarillo, in Potter County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2027. The project has an estimated value of $12.3M across about 15,638 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $12.3M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 15,638 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $787/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 5mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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34 days after the preceding date shown.
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36 days after the preceding date shown.
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498 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Project Clara - Refinery
Coast Packing Company - South is building a new 15,638-square-foot lard refinery at 9400 Building 1 Centerport Blvd in Amarillo. The project, filed under the name Project Clara - Refinery, is privately funded and located on private land in Potter County. TDLR completed plan review in April 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in September 2027, with work starting May 2026.
The estimated cost for this new construction is $12,300,000. At a computed rate of $787 per square foot, this figure is above the county median of $150 per square foot for similar filings. The scheduled build window of 498 days is longer than the county median of 243 days. This project is one of two TDLR-registered projects for this owner, which also holds a separate $22,800,000 registration in Amarillo.
Design and Scope
Food Tech, Inc. is the design firm of record for this facility. The scope of work involves the construction of a new 15,600-square-foot lard refinery to support a lard manufacturing facility already under construction on the same site. Leslie Kit Carter is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The facility is designed for private use and is not intended for public retail or office space.
Nearby businesses in the 79108 ZIP code include Fuller & Sons Construction, Lindsay Distribution Center, and Amarillo Gear Service. Census estimates for this ZIP code indicate a population of about 10,979 and a median household income of $63,383. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $150,600. Potter County unemployment was 4.7 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
Local coverage from myhighplains.com reported that the Amarillo City Council approved economic agreements with Coast Packing Company – South. The TDLR status for this specific project is Review Complete. The project is privately funded and does not rely on public grants for its construction. The registration was filed in March 2026, marking the start of the formal planning process for this industrial addition.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Project Clara - Refinery is a New Construction project located at 9400 Building 1 Centerport Blvd, Amarillo, TX 79108 in Amarillo, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $12.3M covering 15,638 sq ft. Coast Packing Company - South is the property owner and Food Tech, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 11, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coast Packing Company - South open for business?
The TDLR record tracks construction status, not business operations. Construction is scheduled to finish in September 2027. Local coverage reported city council agreements, but the building is under construction.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Food Tech, Inc. is the design firm of record for the lard refinery at 9400 Building 1 Centerport Blvd. They are responsible for the architectural and engineering plans submitted for review.
How much does this project cost?
The estimated cost is $12,300,000. This is above the Potter County median for new construction filings, which is $782,017. The cost per square foot is $787.
What is the square footage of the new building?
The project is 15,638 square feet. The filing describes it as a 15,600-square-foot lard refinery supporting an existing manufacturing facility on the site.
What is Project Clara - Refinery?
Project Clara - Refinery is a new construction project at 9400 Building 1 Centerport Blvd in Amarillo, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of a new 15,600 SF lard refinery to support a lard manufacturing facility already under construction on site.
Is Project Clara - Refinery open in Amarillo?
Project Clara - Refinery is still under construction in Amarillo, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Project Clara - Refinery located?
Project Clara - Refinery is located at 9400 Building 1 Centerport Blvd, Amarillo, TX, 79108, in Potter County.
Who is the owner or developer of Project Clara - Refinery?
Coast Packing Company - South is the property owner/developer of record for Project Clara - Refinery, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Project Clara - Refinery?
Food Tech, Inc. is the design firm of record for Project Clara - Refinery, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Project Clara - Refinery cost and how big is it?
Project Clara - Refinery has an estimated construction value of $12.3M and approximately 15,638 square feet (about $787/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of a new 15,600 SF lard refinery to support a lard manufacturing facility already under construction on site.
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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9400 Building 1 Centerport Blvd, Amarillo, TX, 79108
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