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New Opportunity Awareness Center in Katy, TX
1745 Katy Ft Bend Road, Katy, TX, 77493
New Opportunity Awareness Center is a new construction project at 1745 Katy Ft Bend Road, Katy, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jun 2027. The project has an estimated value of $9.5M across about 19,851 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $9.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 19,851 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $479/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 11 months
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34 days after the preceding date shown.
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26 days after the preceding date shown.
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318 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About New Opportunity Awareness Center
The New Opportunity Awareness Center is a new 19,851-square-foot pre-engineered metal building located at 1745 Katy Fort Bend Road in Katy, Texas. Built by Katy ISD, the facility is designed to house 16 classrooms and administrative support spaces for the district's alternative learning program. The project is valued at $9,500,000 and falls within the jurisdiction of the City of Katy in Harris County.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) completed the plan review for the New Opportunity Awareness Center in July 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in June 2027, with work beginning in July 2026. William T Winning serves as the registered accessibility specialist, and VLK is the design firm of record.
Project Scope and Cost
The estimated cost of $9,500,000 equates to $479 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The total project cost is also above the county median of $750,000, placing it in the top quarter of recent filings. The scheduled build window of 318 days is longer than the county median of 219 days.
Katy ISD has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $93,190,000 in the region. These include support services renovations and maintenance facilities in Katy and Houston. The design firm, VLK, has six other registered projects totaling $91,429,325, including schools and multipurpose buildings in various Texas locations.
The site is located in the 77493 ZIP code, which has a population of about 62,264 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $113,388.
Local media has reported on the New Opportunity Awareness Center, with Community Impact noting that the Katy ISD school board voted on the design and later approved the construction contract. My Neighborhood News reported that the center is expected to begin construction near Legacy Stadium. These reports align with the TDLR filing dates and scope of work.
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New Opportunity Awareness Center is a New Construction project located at 1745 Katy Ft Bend Road, Katy, TX 77493 in Katy, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $9.5M covering 19,851 sq ft. Katy ISD is the property owner and VLK is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the New Opportunity Awareness Center located?
The center is located at 1745 Katy Fort Bend Road in Katy, Texas 77493, within Harris County.
How large is the new building?
The new pre-engineered metal building is 19,851 square feet and includes 16 classrooms plus administrative spaces.
Who is building the facility?
Katy ISD is the owner of record, and VLK is the design firm of record for the project.
Is the construction finished?
No, construction started in July 2026 and is scheduled to finish in June 2027.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $9,500,000, which works out to $479 per square foot.
What is New Opportunity Awareness Center?
New Opportunity Awareness Center is a new construction project at 1745 Katy Ft Bend Road in Katy, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New pre-engineered metal building to house 16 classrooms and admin support spaces for Katy ISD's alternative learning program. Within City of Katy jurisdiction.
Is New Opportunity Awareness Center open in Katy?
New Opportunity Awareness Center is still under construction in Katy, TX, with an estimated completion of Jun 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is New Opportunity Awareness Center located?
New Opportunity Awareness Center is located at 1745 Katy Ft Bend Road, Katy, TX, 77493, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of New Opportunity Awareness Center?
Katy ISD is the property owner/developer of record for New Opportunity Awareness Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for New Opportunity Awareness Center?
VLK is the design firm of record for New Opportunity Awareness Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does New Opportunity Awareness Center cost and how big is it?
New Opportunity Awareness Center has an estimated construction value of $9.5M and approximately 19,851 square feet (about $479/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New pre-engineered metal building to house 16 classrooms and admin support spaces for Katy ISD's alternative learning program. Within City of Katy jurisdiction.
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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1745 Katy Ft Bend Road, Katy, TX, 77493
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