Williamson County celebrated the opening of its new $90 million Administration Building and a nearby roadway extension during ribbon-cutting ceremonies Tuesday, July 14.
The three-story, 120,000-square-foot building at 1848 Texas Trail will house several county departments, including the Georgetown Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office, County Clerk’s Records Division, Commissioners Courtroom, County Judge’s Office, County Manager’s Office, County Treasurer, County Auditor, Purchasing Office, Budget Office, CDBG/HUD Grants, Legal, Risk and Public Affairs.
“This is a tremendous moment in the history of Williamson County as we expand to meet the needs of our rapidly growing county,” County Judge Steve Snell said. “Williamson County’s strategic plan outlines the path forward to a higher-performing government delivering premier-quality services to a fast-growing community, and this building embodies that promise.”
County officials said the building was designed to make services more accessible to residents. It includes drive-thru lanes for the Georgetown tax office, expanded space for historical research in the County Clerk’s library and additional seating and upgraded video equipment in the Commissioners Courtroom.
The building also incorporates several elements reflecting Williamson County and Texas history.
Its exterior is lined with locally sourced Texas Crème limestone from Salado Quarry in Florence. Four Texas live oak trees from Lone Star Tree Farm in Crawford were planted in the front plaza.
The Commissioners Courtroom faces north, providing a view of the dome of the historic Williamson County Courthouse. Interior stairways feature terrazzo flooring similar to the floors in the historic courthouse.
Marmon Mok served as the project architect, and Chasco Constructors was the contractor. The $90 million project was funded through the county’s 2021 tax anticipation note.
County officials also celebrated the completion of the Wilco Way extension, which connects the roadway’s previous terminus near the Juvenile Justice Center to Southwestern Boulevard.
The extension provides access to the new administration building and other county facilities in the area. The project included approximately 2,500 linear feet of two-way roadway, a roundabout, drainage structures and lighting in front of the building.
“The Wilco Way extension provides an essential connection between the new administration building and the existing county facilities along the Southeast Inner Loop — buildings such as the Georgetown Annex, Children’s Advocacy Center and Juvenile Justice Center,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Valerie Covey said.
“As we planned for the opening of this beautiful new headquarters building, we knew it would be a necessity to connect the offices and provide safe access to the county’s new home.”
American Structurepoint served as the project engineer, and Smith Contracting was the contractor. The $2.7 million roadway project was funded through Williamson County Road and Bridge funds.
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