A $366 million data center project, known as Project Longhorn – Building One, was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on October 7, 2026. The 498,165-square-foot facility is planned for Earl Callahan Road near Walter Hoffman Road in Cedar Creek.1 Construction is slated to begin November 30, 2026, and conclude by January 31, 2028, according to state records. The project involves a pre-engineered metal building on a new campus and lists Gensler as the design firm.1
Retail Development Also Advances
Separately, a Dick's Sporting Goods store valued at $11 million received a filing around October 5, 2026. The 55,000-square-foot project is set for Burleson Lane in Bastrop as part of the second phase of Burleson Crossing East.2 Construction is scheduled from December 2026 through December 2027.2
Additional smaller-scale filings in the period include a National Bank & Trust branch at $2.5 million and a multi-tenant development at $600,000, though these fall below the $5 million threshold for focus here.3
City discussions around a $5 million wastewater treatment technology upgrade at Plant No. 3 were reported in early October, with potential for water reuse applications.4 The data center and retail projects are expected to support professional roles in construction, operations, and related sectors as work progresses, per details in associated development reports.