Port Arthur Fire Station No. 2

The City of Port Arthur is constructing a new 15,457-square-foot fire station at 700 Rev. Raymond Scott Ave. in Port Arthur. The project, valued at $11,250,000, represents a significant infrastructure investment for the community, with work starting in August 2026 and scheduled to finish in August 2027.

Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. serves as the design firm of record for this new construction project. The scope includes the new fire station building itself, along with the surrounding site improvements and parking areas. Eddie Hare is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involves public funds and public land, reflecting the City of Port Arthur's commitment to enhancing local emergency response capabilities.

Project Scale and Cost Context

This facility is substantially larger and more expensive than typical new construction projects in Burleson County. With an estimated cost of $11,250,000, the project sits in the top quarter of the 64 TDLR-registered new construction filings in the county. The median estimated cost for similar projects in the area is $750,000. Furthermore, the $728 per square foot cost is significantly above the county median of $168 per square foot, reflecting the specialized nature of fire station construction.

The scheduled build window of 365 days is longer than the county median of 182 days for new construction projects. This extended timeline allows for the complex coordination required for a facility of this size and function. The City of Port Arthur has six other TDLR-registered projects on record, totaling $18,358,486, indicating a broader pattern of municipal development in the area.

TDLR completed plan review in June 2026, and the project status is marked as Review Complete. This regulatory clearance is a critical step before physical construction begins. The design firm, Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc., has experience with similar public safety projects, including the Temple Fire Station No. 7 and the Nacogdoches Central Fire Station, both of which are also registered with TDLR and have completed plan review.

For residents and stakeholders, the construction of Port Arthur Fire Station No. 2 is a major milestone. The facility will serve the community with modern amenities and improved capacity. The project's progress can be tracked through official TDLR records, which provide transparent data on construction timelines and compliance. The completion of this station is expected to enhance the safety and responsiveness of the Port Arthur Fire Department for years to come.