{"id":318973,"date":"2026-06-02T10:07:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/318973\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T10:07:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:07:23","slug":"dallas-city-hall-repairs-could-top-600-million-over-10-years-new-estimates-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/318973\/","title":{"rendered":"Dallas City Hall repairs could top $600 million over 10 years, new estimates show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Repairing Dallas City Hall over the next decade<\/a> could cost between $532 million and $611 million, according to new estimates released ahead of a City Council briefing on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The figures are the latest attempt to put a price tag on keeping the aging downtown government building in service as the council debates whether to invest in the repairs or leave and redevelop the property.<\/p>\n

The projections are lower than those made earlier by other consultants, including engineering firm AECOM, that put the cost of repairing, modernizing and operating City Hall at more than $1 billion over 20 years<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The latets estimates focus on major repairs over roughly six to 10 years rather than the building\u2019s total long-term costs.<\/p>\n

One consulting team, Gresham Smith, estimated repairs would cost $531.6 million if completed over roughly six years or $556.8 million if spread over 10 years. A second consultant, WM2 Company, estimated costs ranging from $591.2 million to $610.8 million.<\/p>\n

The proposed work includes repairs to the roof, elevators, plumbing, electrical systems, generators and other major building components.<\/p>\n

Consultants also cautioned that hidden problems, including water damage, asbestos or deteriorated pipes, could push costs higher once construction begins.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story that will be updated.<\/p>\n

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