Collin County updates timelines, costs for multi‑year campus construction; ARPA deadlines stressed

Collin County officials on Tuesday told the commissioners court that multiple campus construction projects are under way or in design, with combined schedules stretching across the next two years and several contracts and change orders increasing project costs.

The presentation, given by Mr. Katheria, a county project staff member, covered new‑construction work funded by 2007 bond funds, 2023 bond funds and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocations. "This presentation does not include any permanent improvement projects. So it'll be just the new construction," Katheria said.

County staff outlined the status of several major projects: a phase‑1 building addition reported as substantially complete this week with a final completion target before the end of the month; a medical‑mental‑health facility about 26% complete and projected for substantial completion in June 2026; a modular central utility plant now 65% complete with substantial completion pushed to October 28, 2026 because of state specialty reviews; and a health care building, medical examiner facility and a 447‑space parking garage on a May 2026 schedule subject to weather delays and change orders. Katheria provided square‑footage and cost figures for…