Full speed ahead for construction, renovations at Fort Cavazos

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas - Three years after Lendlease, Fort Cavazos Cavalry Family Housing's parent company, announced an initiative for construction of new junior enlisted homes, roof replacements and renovations, plans to improve quality of life for residents at the Great Place continue to be at the forefront.

Having completed construction and renovations on thousands of homes, Lendlease and Cavalry Family Housing continue to build upon the momentum they started three years ago.

In 2021, Lendlease announced a $420 million five-year investment to modernize Fort Cavazos housing.

Approximately $90 million of the funds were earmarked to renovate more than 1,340 units in the Comanche II, Comanche III and Montague Villages.

Replacement of 3,000 roofs, road and curb work and a large amount of tree work in several different communities was completed, said Chris Albus, Cavalry Family Housing project director. He added there was also significant progress in painting over 800 homes and more than 80 new junior enlisted homes had been completed since June 2023.

Lendlease announced the completion of nine homes located in the new Heritage Heights neighborhood and commemorated the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in June 2023.

To date, more than 130 homes have been built in Heritage Heights. Approximately 430 are still slated for construction, with the goal of erecting 12-15 homes monthly and completing the project by 2026, said Tyrus Stephens, asset manager for Cavalry Family Housing.

Stephens added older homes built more than 75 years ago are being demolished to make way for new homes that feature updated amenities like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and open concept designs.

"Fort Cavazos has some of the oldest homes in the Army," he explained. "McNair (Village) homes were built in 1948. Chaffee (Village) homes were built in 1955, so we definitely need to start demolishing those older homes and making them more modern for Soldiers and their families."

Stephens estimated more than 200 homes have been demolished in Chaffee Village, with nearly 80 left to clear by the end of the year. He said McNair Village homes are slated to be demolished thereafter.

The outdated neighborhoods will become part of the new Heritage Heights community.

Upgrades and improvements are also being made to outdoor common areas.

A new playground in Montague Village featuring a built-in shade structure will be completed at the end of the month.

A state-of-the-art, destination playground and dog park in Heritage Heights, complete with self-cleaning astro turf, separate sections for small and large dogs and animal-friendly obstacle courses, is also taking shape.

Stephens noted the construction, renovations and upgrades are needed to maintain the quality of life the Great Place takes pride in offering Soldiers and their families.

"You have to have great homes in order to have a Great Place, and that's what we're striving for."

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