Costco #1385 Georgetown - Fuel Facility Generator Addition

Costco Wholesale #1385 Fuel Facility is undergoing a renovation and alteration at 2199 N. IH 35 in Georgetown. The project, filed as Costco #1385 Georgetown - Fuel Facility Generator Addition, is registered with TDLR and targeted for October 2026. This work focuses on utility upgrades within the 8,127 sq ft site footprint without structural building changes.

The scope includes installing a new generator on a fresh concrete pad, surrounded by safety bollards and a new CMU enclosure. The project also entails electrical work, including an electrical trench, followed by pavement and landscape repairs. This upgrade is privately funded on private land for private use, with an estimated cost of $200,000.

Project Scale and Context

At $25 per square foot, this project's cost efficiency is distinct from regional averages. In Williamson County, the median estimated cost for similar renovation and alteration filings is $250,000, with a median size of 3,000 sq ft. This Georgetown project is below the county median cost and significantly shorter in its scheduled build window of 24 days compared to the county median of 92 days.

MG2 Architecture Corporation serves as the design firm of record, a partner in five other Costco fuel facility projects across Texas, including locations in Richmond, Lubbock, and The Woodlands. Justin K Walton is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project was registered in September 2026, with construction start and completion both scheduled for October 2026.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 78628, has a population of approximately 44,821 and a median household income of $117,198 according to U.S. Census estimates. Williamson County’s unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent in July 2026. This project represents a specific utility enhancement rather than an expansion of retail space, maintaining the existing footprint while improving site infrastructure.