Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Keene TX Plant
4700 CR 317, Keene, TX, 76059
Keene TX Plant is a new construction project at 4700 CR 317, Keene, in Johnson County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2027. The project has an estimated value of $20.0M across about 70,240 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $20.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 70,240 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $285/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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43 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Keene TX Plant
The Keene TX Plant is a new industrial facility under construction at 4700 CR 317 in Keene, Texas. This 70,240-square-foot project is owned by Metalplate Galvanizing and has an estimated cost of $20,000,000. The facility is registered with TDLR, with plan review pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026, and the project is targeted for October 2027.
Scope and Design
The scope of work includes a primary galvanizing building with support out buildings, a solar fabrication area with an awning, and a solar finish area with an awning. The complex also features a pre-engineered maintenance building and a separate office and break room structure. KE Group, Inc. is the design firm of record for this development. Jeromy G Murphy serves as the registered accessibility specialist, ensuring compliance with state standards for the new construction.
The scheduled build window is 365 days, which is longer than the 222-day median for similar new construction filings in Johnson County. The estimated cost of $285 per square foot is above the county median of $133 per square foot. This project is privately funded on private land for private use, representing a significant investment in the local industrial sector.
Local Context
The site is located in ZIP code 76059, where the U.S. Census Bureau estimates a population of about 5,333. The median household income in this area is $50,000, and housing is mostly renter-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is $223,400. Johnson County’s unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. The project status remains Project Registered, with completion targeted for October 2027.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Keene TX Plant is a New Construction project located at 4700 CR 317, Keene, TX 76059 in Keene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $20.0M covering 70,240 sq ft. Metalplate Galvanizing is the property owner and KE Group,inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated cost of the Keene TX Plant project?
The estimated cost for the new construction project at 4700 CR 317 is $20,000,000. This figure covers the galvanizing building, solar fabrication areas, maintenance building, and office structures.
When is the Keene TX Plant expected to be completed?
Construction is scheduled to start in October 2026, and the project is targeted for October 2027. The TDLR registration was filed in September 2026 with plan review pending.
Who is the owner and design firm for this facility?
Metalplate Galvanizing is the owner of record. KE Group, Inc. is the design firm responsible for the project. Jeromy G Murphy is the registered accessibility specialist.
Is the Keene TX Plant open for business?
No, the facility is under construction. The project is registered with TDLR, and completion is targeted for October 2027. It is not yet open to the public or operating.
What is Keene TX Plant?
Keene TX Plant is a new construction project at 4700 CR 317 in Keene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Plane consist of galvanizing building with support out building. Solar Fab (awning). Solar Finish (awning), pre engineered maintenance building and an Office and Break building.
Is Keene TX Plant open in Keene?
Keene TX Plant is still under construction in Keene, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Keene TX Plant located?
Keene TX Plant is located at 4700 CR 317, Keene, TX, 76059, in Johnson County.
Who is the owner or developer of Keene TX Plant?
Metalplate Galvanizing is the property owner/developer of record for Keene TX Plant, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Keene TX Plant?
KE Group,inc is the design firm of record for Keene TX Plant, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Keene TX Plant cost and how big is it?
Keene TX Plant has an estimated construction value of $20.0M and approximately 70,240 square feet (about $285/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Plane consist of galvanizing building with support out building. Solar Fab (awning). Solar Finish (awning), pre engineered maintenance building and an Office and Break 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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4700 CR 317, Keene, TX, 76059
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