Northlake Public Works

The Northlake Public Works facility is a new construction project in Denton County comprising two adjacent buildings totaling 16,070 square feet. The Town of Northlake is building a one-story administrative building of 9,127 square feet and an adjacent shop building of 6,943 square feet. Both structures are equipped with sprinkler systems and include site improvements. The estimated cost for this development is $13,667,974, which calculates to $851 per square foot.

Project Scope and Design

Gsbs Architects serves as the design firm of record for the Northlake Public Works project. The scope involves the complete new construction of the administrative and shop facilities. The administrative building will house town operations, while the adjacent shop building supports maintenance and utility functions. The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the accessibility specialist Jesus E Lardizabal. TDLR completed the plan review process in June 2026, clearing the path for construction to begin.

Construction for the Northlake Public Works facility is scheduled to start in June 2026, following the completion of the regulatory review phase. The project is scheduled to finish in September 2027, establishing a build window of 457 days. This timeline is longer than the 220-day median build window for similar new construction filings in Denton County. The estimated cost of $13,667,974 is above the county median of $900,000 for this project type, reflecting the specialized nature of municipal facilities.

The funding for the Northlake Public Works project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, underscoring its importance to the local community. The Town of Northlake is the owner and developer of record. The facility is located at 1400 FM 407 in Northlake, TX 76247, with administrative records also associated with 1500 Commons Circle, Suite 300. The surrounding area, ZIP code 76247, has a population of about 18,360 and a median household income of $123,173, according to U.S. Census estimates.

This project is part of a broader pattern of municipal development in the region. Gsbs Architects has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $48,480,000, including facilities in Lewisville, Dallas, Garland, Azle, and Grapevine. The Denton County labor market showed an unemployment rate of 4.4 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. The Town of Northlake has previously posted bids for this public works building, indicating a structured procurement process for the construction work.