From an elementary school replacement in Austin to a Home Depot in San Marcos, here are five of the most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.
1. Andrews Elementary School modernization
This project involves the complete removal and replacement of an existing elementary school.
- Location: 6801 Northeast Drive, Austin
- Estimated timeline: July 1-March 3, 2028
- Estimated cost: $52 million
2. Willow East Leasing office
Construction on a leasing office for a new apartment complex will begin this summer.
- Location: 6400 FM 969, Austin
- Estimated timeline: June 1- May 3, 2027
- Estimated cost: $25 million
3. Home Depot
The new store will be 107,797 square feet with a 28,120-square-foot garden center.
- Location: I-35 N. frontage road and McCarty Road, San Marcos
- Estimated timeline: Sept. 7-Aug. 9, 2027
- Estimated cost: $13 million
4. Discount Tire
Construction will begin next month on a 8,000-square-foot Discount Tire location.
- Location: 2309 I-35, Georgetown
- Estimated timeline: May 1-May 1, 2028
- Estimated cost: $2 million
5. Layne’s Chicken Fingers
A new Layne's chicken fingers restaurant will be built in New Braunfels.
- Location: 2564 Loop 337, New Braunfels
- Estimated timeline: July 15-Nov. 20
- Estimated cost: $1.1 million
