ORG 904 Seagoville Environmental Education Center

The Dallas Environmental Center in Seagoville is undergoing a renovation and alteration project with an estimated cost of $750,000. Located at 1600 Bowers Rd in Dallas County, the 30,000 sq ft facility is owned by the Dallas Independent School District. The work involves a comprehensive update to the building's structural and mechanical systems, including a full roof replacement and interior renovations to the vestibule, lobby, and lab rooms.

The scope of work details specific improvements to the building's core infrastructure. The project includes replacing the entire roof with a new one and renovating the lab rooms, which entails new flooring, ceiling updates, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work, and painting. The vestibule and lobby are being modified to create a new secure entrance. Exterior work includes minor paving and drainage updates. These changes aim to enhance the functionality and safety of the educational facility while maintaining its existing footprint.

This project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in April 2026. The filing indicates a construction start date of June 2026 and a target completion date of August 2026. The estimated cost of $750,000 translates to $25 per square foot, which is below the county median of $72 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Dallas County. The scheduled build window of 80 days is close to the county median of 92 days for this type of work.

The Dallas Environmental Center operates on public land and involves public funds. The Dallas Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling over $105 million, indicating a significant ongoing investment in educational infrastructure across Dallas County and Seagoville.

Despite the registration and target completion date of August 2026, the public record shows no plan review or inspection has been recorded. This means that while the project was filed with specific dates and costs, there is no confirmed evidence in the TDLR records that the construction proceeded as scheduled or that the work was verified by inspectors. The status remains as Project Registered, with no further updates in the public data regarding the physical progress of the renovation or the installation of the new roof and interior upgrades.