Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier
246 PR 1604 BLDG 4, Abilene, TX, 79601
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is a new construction project at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 4, Abilene, in Shackelford County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.31B across about 453,385 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.31B
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- Reported floor area
- 453,385 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $2.90K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 8mo
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276 days after the preceding date shown.
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323 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is a new data center building under construction at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 4 in Abilene, Texas. The facility spans 453,385 square feet and is registered with TDLR in Shackelford County. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The owner of record is Vantage Data Centers TX304, LLC, and the facility name on the filing is listed as TX304.
Kiewit serves as the design firm of record for this development. The estimated cost for the project is $1,315,000,000, which computes to $2900 per square foot. This cost per square foot is close to the county median of $2755 for similar new construction filings in Shackelford County. The total estimated cost is above the county median of $945,000,000 for its type, placing it in the top quarter of recent filings in the area.
Construction Timeline and Status
Construction began in September 2025 according to the filing. The project was registered with TDLR in June 2026. Plan review is pending, and the completion date is targeted for May 2027. This scheduled build window of 599 days is longer than the county median of 465 days for comparable projects. Ronald L Davis is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
Kiewit has six other TDLR-registered projects in Abilene totaling $5,064,000,000. These include TX310, TX305, TX307, TX306, and TX311. The scope of work is specifically for a new data center building, distinct from the other projects in the region.
According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 79601, the population is about 26,917. The median household income is $54,515, and there are 9,422 housing units. The median owner-occupied home value is $182,900. Housing in the area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied. Shackelford County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is a New Construction project located at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 4, Abilene, TX 79601 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.31B covering 453,385 sq ft. Vantage Data Centers TX304, 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
Is the Vantage DC Abilene data center open?
No. The TDLR record indicates the project is registered for new construction with plan review pending. Completion is targeted for May 2027, so the facility is not yet operational.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Kiewit is the design firm of record for Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier. They are responsible for the design aspects of the new data center building.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $1,315,000,000. This figure is above the median cost for new construction in Shackelford County over the last 24 months.
When is the project expected to be completed?
The filing lists a completion date of May 2027. The project is targeted for May 2027, with construction having started in September 2025.
What is Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier?
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is a new construction project at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 4 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 May 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 4, Abilene, TX, 79601, in Shackelford County.
Who is the owner or developer of Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier?
Vantage Data Centers TX304, 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 $1.31B and approximately 453,385 square feet (about $2.90K/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 4, Abilene, TX, 79601
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