Round Rock Public Safety Training Center Phase 2 renovations move forward

"As we got into the details of that EVOC course, we realized that we needed to provide a better EVOC course out there," General Services Director Chad McDowell said at the May 8 meeting.

Some background

Round Rock finished construction of the PSTC in 2018 as part of the 2013 general obligation program. The facility, located in northern Round Rock, covers the training needs for the city's fire and police departments.

The enhancement will cost about $25 million, funded by the 2023 general obligation bond program. Original estimates for Phase 2 were about $13 million, General Services Director Chad McDowell said at a May 6 agenda packet briefing.

"This is going to be a lifelong project for the city of Round Rock," McDowell said. "This is a legacy project for our police and fire that will ensure they are the safest they can be on the job."