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Needville High School -Additions & Renovations
16400 Fritzella Rd., Needville, TX, 77461
Needville High School -Additions & Renovations is a new construction project at 16400 Fritzella Rd., Needville, in Fort Bend County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2027. The project has an estimated value of $40.4M across about 71,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $40.4M
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- Reported floor area
- 71,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $569/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 3mo
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📰About Needville High School -Additions & Renovations
Needville High School is undergoing a major expansion and renovation project located at 16400 Fritzella Rd. in Needville, Texas. The scope of work includes a high school addition and renovation totaling 71,000 square feet, along with the construction of an outdoor cover practice field of equal size. The estimated cost for this new construction effort is $40,393,219, which calculates to $569 per square foot.
The project is owned by Needville ISD and is designed by Claycomb Associates, Architects. Phillip Bertram Chapman is registered as the accessibility specialist for this filing. The work involves public funds and public land, placing it under specific regulatory oversight. TDLR completed the plan review in May 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027, with work starting in May 2026.
Scale and Cost Context
This project stands out significantly within Fort Bend County. Among 4,156 TDLR-registered new construction filings in the county, the median estimated cost is $700,000, with a median size of 9,173 square feet. The Needville High School project exceeds these benchmarks, with a cost in the top quarter of county filings and a per-square-foot cost above the county median of $100. The scheduled build window of 446 days is also longer than the county median of 201 days.
Claycomb Associates, Architects has a substantial portfolio in the region, including six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $227,601,067. Notable projects by the same firm include Fairfield High School in Fairfield, valued at $85,000,000, and Needville Elementary School in Needville, valued at $48,825,189. Both of these projects have completed their review phases.
Local Area Profile
Needville is a community in Fort Bend County with a population of approximately 12,397 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 77461. The median household income in this area is $89,360, and the median owner-occupied home value is $262,600. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied, with 4,380 housing units recorded. The Fort Bend County unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Needville High School -Additions & Renovations is a New Construction project located at 16400 Fritzella Rd., Needville, TX 77461 in Needville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $40.4M covering 71,000 sq ft. Needville ISD is the property owner and Claycomb Associates, Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 17, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total cost of the Needville High School project?
The estimated cost for the Needville High School addition and renovation is $40,393,219. This figure covers the 71,000 square foot building expansion and the outdoor cover practice field.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Claycomb Associates, Architects is the design firm of record for the Needville High School project. They are also responsible for other major educational facilities in the region.
When is the construction scheduled to be completed?
The project is scheduled to finish in July 2027. TDLR completed the plan review in May 2026, and construction work began in May 2026.
Is the Needville High School project open to the public?
The project is under construction and not yet open. The TDLR record indicates the work is scheduled to finish in July 2027, with construction starting in May 2026.
What is Needville High School -Additions & Renovations?
Needville High School -Additions & Renovations is a new construction project at 16400 Fritzella Rd. in Needville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: High school addition and renovation of 71000 sf and an outdoor cover practice field of 71000sf.
Is Needville High School -Additions & Renovations open in Needville?
Needville High School -Additions & Renovations is still under construction in Needville, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Needville High School -Additions & Renovations located?
Needville High School -Additions & Renovations is located at 16400 Fritzella Rd., Needville, TX, 77461, in Fort Bend County.
Who is the owner or developer of Needville High School -Additions & Renovations?
Needville ISD is the property owner/developer of record for Needville High School -Additions & Renovations, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Needville High School -Additions & Renovations?
Claycomb Associates, Architects is the design firm of record for Needville High School -Additions & Renovations, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Needville High School -Additions & Renovations cost and how big is it?
Needville High School -Additions & Renovations has an estimated construction value of $40.4M and approximately 71,000 square feet (about $569/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
High school addition and renovation of 71000 sf and an outdoor cover practice field of 71000sf.
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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16400 Fritzella Rd., Needville, TX, 77461
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