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A Kia dealership in Austin, a Walmart in Liberty Hill and an Olive Garden in Kyle are among the five most expensive projects filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.
A new 206,601-square-foot Kia dealership is set to begin construction in Austin next spring.
Location: 7715 & 7745 Chevy Chase Drive, 7616 N. I-35 frontage road, Austin
Estimated timeline: March 1, 2027-Sept. 30, 2028
Estimated cost: $36 million
A new Walmart Supercenter is coming to Liberty Hill with construction set to begin in October.
Location: 19699 Ronald W. Reagan Blvd., Liberty Hill
Estimated timeline: Oct. 26-Nov. 11, 2027
Estimated cost: $12.2 million
This project involves constructing new admin and student ministry buildings at Hill Country Bible Church in Georgetown.
Location: 600 Stadium Drive, Georgetown
Estimated timeline: Jan. 1, 2027-Jan. 1, 2028
Estimated cost: $6.2 million
A new Olive Garden restaurant is coming to Kyle, with construction set to wrap up late next year.
Location: 19865 I-35 frontage road, Kyle
Estimated timeline: June 14, 2027-Dec. 20, 2027
Estimated cost: $4.1 million
This project involves renovating and converting an existing warehouse building into an indoor climbing gym facility. Work includes climbing and fitness areas and accessory retail sales.
Location: 504 Industrial Blvd., Austin
Estimated timeline: Nov. 1-May 31, 2027
Estimated cost: $2.3 million
