SALADO, TX — Novak Commercial Construction has begun phase one of the Sanctuary, a 300-acre mixed-use master planned community located in Salado, Texas. Once complete, this community, inspired by the architecture of European Old-World villages combined with Texas hill country style, will include single-family homes, attached brownstones, an array of amenities, multi-family rental units, commercial retail, office, hotel, and an entertainment complex.

Phase one consists of 185 residential lots and almost four miles of surface streets, comprising of a total area of just under 66.25 acres. Novak Commercial Construction has begun the horizontal construction, which includes the grading and paving of surface streets and curbs as well as utility infrastructure with domestic water service, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer. Phase one construction is scheduled for a 40-week duration.

"We are very grateful to Dr. Billie Hanks Jr., President of the Sanctuary Development Company, for allowing us to be a part of this amazing project," said Geoffrey West, Senior Project Manager for Novak Commercial Construction. "Salado has been waiting for this for quite some time, and we are excited construction is now underway."

Novak Commercial Construction is a general contractor that offers design/build services, construction, and construction management for various client types. Novak Commercial Construction specializes in retail, high end, and fast casual restaurants, industrial and automotive facilities, medical and institutional clients, and mixed-use developments.