Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier
246 PR 1604 BLDG 1, Abilene, TX, 79601
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is a new construction project at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 1, Abilene, in Shackelford County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Aug 2027. The project has an estimated value of $950.0M across about 344,796 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $950.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 344,796 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $2.76K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 6mo
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133 days after the preceding date shown.
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408 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier
Vantage Data Centers is building a new 344,796 sq ft data center facility at 246 PR 1604 Bldg 1 in Abilene, Texas. The project, identified in filings as TX301, is a new construction effort with an estimated cost of $950,000,000. This private development is situated in Shackelford County on private land. The construction timeline began in February 2026, and the project is targeted for August 2027.
Kiewit serves as the design firm of record for this substantial infrastructure build. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Ronald L Davis. According to the TDLR registration, the work involves the construction of a new data center building. The facility is privately funded and intended for private use, distinct from public municipal projects.
Local Context and Scale
This project is one of several large-scale data center filings in the region. Vantage Data Centers TX301, LLC has another TDLR-registered project in Abilene, TX311, valued at $74,000,000. Kiewit is also the design firm for five other registered projects in Abilene, including TX310, TX305, TX304, and TX307. In the local market, the median estimated cost for similar new construction in Shackelford County is $945,000,000, making this project's budget close to the county median.
The scheduled build window of 541 days is slightly longer than the county median of 465 days for comparable projects. The cost per square foot is calculated at $2,755, which aligns closely with the county median for this type of work. The surrounding area, ZIP code 79601, has a population of about 26,917 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $54,515, and the median owner-occupied home value is $182,900. Shackelford County's unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in June 2026, a figure higher than a year earlier.
Third-party tracking sites like Texas AI Docket describe the broader Vantage DC Abilene campus as a multi-building development. The TX301 project described here is a specific component of that larger development plan.
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Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is a New Construction project located at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 1, Abilene, TX 79601 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $950.0M covering 344,796 sq ft. Vantage Data Centers TX301, LLC is the property owner and Kiewit is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 29, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated cost of the Vantage DC Abilene TX301 project?
The estimated cost for this specific data center building is $950,000,000. This figure is derived from the TDLR registration filing for the new construction project.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Kiewit is the design firm of record listed in the TDLR filing for the Vantage DC Abilene TX301 project in Shackelford County.
Is the data center currently open for operations?
No, the project is under construction. The filing indicates a start date of February 2026 and a completion date targeted for August 2027.
How large is the building being constructed?
The new data center building is 344,796 square feet. This size is consistent with the median size for similar new construction filings in Shackelford County.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at 246 PR 1604 Bldg 1 in Abilene, Texas 79601. It is situated in Shackelford County on private land.
What is Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier?
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is a new construction project at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 1 in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Data Center Building
Is Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier open in Abilene?
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is still under construction in Abilene, TX, with an estimated completion of Aug 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier located?
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is located at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 1, Abilene, TX, 79601, in Shackelford County.
Who is the owner or developer of Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier?
Vantage Data Centers TX301, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier?
Kiewit is the design firm of record for Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier cost and how big is it?
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier has an estimated construction value of $950.0M and approximately 344,796 square feet (about $2.76K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Data Center Building
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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246 PR 1604 BLDG 1, Abilene, TX, 79601
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