Plainview New Animal Shelter

The City of Plainview is constructing a new 6,200-square-foot animal shelter at the 500 Blk SW 3rd location in Plainview, Texas. This new construction project carries an estimated cost of $2,675,000, placing the budget at $431 per square foot. The facility is designed to serve the community’s animal management needs with a dedicated, modern structure.

Project Scope and Design

Parkhill serves as the design firm of record for this project. The scope of work is defined strictly as a New Animal Shelter. The registered accessibility specialist for the filing is Stephen D Macphie. The project involves public funds and public land, reflecting the City of Plainview’s commitment to local infrastructure and animal welfare. The site is located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, which influences the engineering considerations for the new build.

TDLR completed the plan review process in August 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2027, with work starting in August 2026. This timeline represents a scheduled build window of 516 days. The registration with TDLR occurred in July 2026, ensuring the project adheres to state accessibility standards during the construction phase.

In the context of Hale County new construction filings, this project’s cost is above the county median of $1,200,000. The size of 6,200 square feet is close to the county median of 6,134 square feet. However, the cost per square foot of $431 is significantly above the county median of $229. The scheduled build window of 516 days is longer than the county median of 333 days, indicating a more extended construction period for this specific facility.

The City of Plainview has six other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $10,795,005. These include various public works and infrastructure improvements in the area. Parkhill, the design firm, has worked on six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $122,786,339, ranging from school buildings in San Angelo to a county courthouse in Rockwall. This demonstrates the firm’s experience with public sector projects of varying scales.

Local coverage, such as a post by ComingSoonTexas, described the project as a $2.67 million new animal shelter headed to Plainview. The mention noted that construction was expected by 2027, aligning with the TDLR filing completion date. The Plainview Animal Shelter is also a partner of Best Friends Animal Society, working to save the lives of dogs and cats in the community. A recent update on myplainview.com mentioned the shelter opened a free pet food pantry, highlighting the organization’s ongoing community support efforts.