Ellora Recreation Center Improvements in Waller, TX

The Ellora Recreation Center Improvements project in Waller, Texas, represents a significant new construction effort with an estimated cost of $4,077,185. Located at 31820 Willowstone Path, the development covers a total area of 195,000 square feet, translating to a cost of $21 per square foot. This large-scale facility is owned by Grbk Hou, LLC, with KGA Deforest Design serving as the registered design firm of record.

The scope of work is extensive, encompassing the construction of a building, pool, parking lot, fencing, lighting, and site furniture. Additional site improvements include concrete walks, sports courts, shade sails, a playground, outdoor games, decomposed granite, synthetic turf, berms, landscape, irrigation, fine grade and hydromulch, sod, and drainage systems.

KGA Deforest Design has previously worked on six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including developments in Magnolia, Waller, Huffman, Richmond, and Katy. These prior projects totaled approximately $7.8 million, indicating a consistent track record of mid-to-large-scale facility development. The current project’s cost is above the county median for new construction, placing it in the top quarter of recent filings in Harris County.

The timeline for the Ellora Recreation Center is clearly defined by the TDLR filing. Plan review was completed in October 2026, and construction is scheduled to start in January 2027. The project is scheduled to finish in January 2028, resulting in a total build window of 364 days. This duration is longer than the county median scheduled build window of 221 days for similar new construction projects.

The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Robert W Green. The filing notes that the project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The local area, ZIP code 77484, has a population of approximately 13,772 residents, with a median household income of $71,446. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $243,400 according to U.S. Census estimates.

Harris County’s unemployment rate was 5 percent in August 2026, a figure lower than the rate recorded a year earlier. The project’s status is listed as Review Complete with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The detailed scope and substantial investment reflect a comprehensive approach to community recreation infrastructure in the Waller area.