ACC San Gabriel Envelope

Austin Community College is undertaking a renovation and alteration project at its San Gabriel campus in Leander, Texas. The work, identified in filings as the ACC San Gabriel Envelope, focuses on specific structural and exterior improvements to the existing facility at 449 San Gabriel Campus Dr. The project involves the addition of three canopies at existing storefront entrances, along with repairs to the roof and stone facade. This targeted intervention addresses weather exposure and structural integrity for the building's entry points.

The scope of work is relatively compact, covering 390 square feet of renovation. The estimated cost for this project is $800,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $2,051. This figure is significantly above the county median for similar renovation and alteration filings in Williamson County, which stands at $95 per square foot. The total estimated cost is also above the county median of $250,000 for this type of work, placing it in the upper range of local construction projects.

Project Status and Timeline

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in September 2026. The scheduled construction start date is November 2026, with a completion date targeted for February 2027. This represents a scheduled build window of 119 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for similar projects. The TDLR status for this filing is Project Registered, indicating that the administrative process has been initiated but the construction phase has not yet begun.

Austin Community College is the owner and developer of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist assigned to the filing is Kathy Ann Riley. The project involves public funds and is located on public land. This is one of several projects associated with the college in the region, including recent registrations in Austin and Round Rock. The site is located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE), a designation that may influence specific engineering considerations for the roof and facade repairs.

Leander, in Williamson County, is a rapidly growing community with a median household income of $131,421 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 78641. The area has a population of approximately 93,399 residents. The project’s location on the San Gabriel campus places it within this suburban context, serving the educational needs of the local community. The renovation aims to enhance the usability and durability of the campus entrance, ensuring it meets current standards for accessibility and weather protection.