Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier
246 PR 1604 BLDG 7, Abilene, TX, 79601
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is a new construction project at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 7, Abilene, in Shackelford County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2028. The project has an estimated value of $1.15B across about 398,117 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.15B
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- Reported floor area
- 398,117 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $2.89K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 5mo
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137 days after the preceding date shown.
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521 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 construction project for a 398,117 sq ft data center building at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 7 in Abilene. The facility, designated TX307 in the TDLR filing, is located in Shackelford County. This development is privately funded on private land for private use, marking a major investment in the region’s technological capacity.
Project Specifications and Scope
The estimated cost for Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is $1,150,000,000, which calculates to $2889 per square foot. This figure is close to the county median of $2755 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Shackelford County. The project’s estimated cost is above the county median, placing it in the top quarter of comparable recent filings. The scheduled build window is 521 days, which is close to the county median of 465 days for similar projects.
Kiewit is the design firm of record for this development. Ronald L Davis is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, which requires specific engineering considerations for construction in this part of Abilene.
Timeline and Current Status
The project was registered with TDLR in June 2026. Plan review is pending, and construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026. The completion date on the filing is targeted for April 2028. The TDLR status for this project is listed as Project Registered. This timeline reflects a standard sequence for large-scale data center construction, allowing for design finalization and procurement before ground-breaking.
Abilene, located in Shackelford County, has a population of about 26,917 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP 79601. The median household income in this area is $54,515, and the median owner-occupied home value is $182,900. The housing market in this zip code is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. The Shackelford County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in June 2026, which is higher than a year earlier. This economic context provides a baseline for understanding the local labor market where this project will take place.
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Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is a New Construction project located at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 7, Abilene, TX 79601 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.15B covering 398,117 sq ft. Vantage Data Centers TX307, 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 project?
The estimated cost for the new data center building is $1,150,000,000. This figure is above the county median for similar new construction filings in Shackelford County.
When is the Vantage DC Abilene project targeted for completion?
The project is targeted for April 2028. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026, following the registration with TDLR in June 2026.
Who is the design firm for the Vantage DC Abilene data center?
Kiewit is the design firm of record. They have several other TDLR-registered projects in the Abilene area, including multiple large-scale data center facilities.
Is the Vantage DC Abilene project currently open?
No, the project is in the planning and registration phase. The TDLR status is Project Registered, and completion is targeted for April 2028.
What is the square footage of the Vantage DC Abilene building?
The new data center building is 398,117 sq ft. This size is close to the county median of 344,796 sq ft for similar new construction projects.
What is Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier?
Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier is a new construction project at 246 PR 1604 BLDG 7 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 Apr 2028 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 7, Abilene, TX, 79601, in Shackelford County.
Who is the owner or developer of Vantage DC Abilene - TX3 - Project Frontier?
Vantage Data Centers TX307, 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 $1.15B and approximately 398,117 square feet (about $2.89K/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 7, Abilene, TX, 79601
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