Construction began the week of March 10 on a new gas station and 14,000-square-foot retail center in New Caney, according to a March 12 email from ArchPoint Development President Saqib Ali. The center will be dubbed ArchPoint at 1485.

“We’ve carefully designed this project to meet the needs of the area, and we’re confident it will be a valuable asset for years to come,” said Showkat Ali, the project lead for ArchPoint Development, via a March 12 news release from the company.

ArchPoint Development is taking applications for retailers in the center, but officials said they hope to secure businesses offering dining options and other services. Construction is expected to take 12-18 months.