Fort Worth – Hamilton Development, a Nashville‑based firm, announced the start of construction on a $57.7 million industrial project within the Walsh master‑planned community. The new building will span roughly one million square feet, with about 6,000 square feet dedicated to office space.
Project details and timeline
According to a state filing, groundbreaking took place on October 15, and the structure is expected to be finished in the third quarter of 2027. The site sits on 60 acres of land that Hamilton acquired inside the Walsh development, located off Bentley Bridge Drive and Interstate 20. This parcel is part of a 2,500‑acre zone earmarked for office and industrial use within the larger 7,500‑acre Walsh community.
Leasing and future phases
The building has already been leased, though Hamilton Development has not disclosed the identity of the future tenant. It will be the first of two industrial facilities planned for the Walsh Industrial area. Walsh Companies’ CEO Ryan Dickerson said the project marks an “exciting start” to a broader vision that will eventually provide more than 20 million square feet of industrial space south of I‑20.
Local impact
City leaders and business advocates see the development as a boost to Fort Worth’s growing industrial base. The project is expected to generate construction jobs in the short term and, once occupied, create permanent positions in logistics, warehousing, and office support. The Walsh development has been promoted as a “world‑class” industrial park that will attract regional and national firms seeking proximity to major highways and rail corridors.
Statements from developers
Whitfield Hamilton, CEO of Hamilton Development, said, “We are pleased and honored to work with the Walsh family on this unique site as we begin this fast‑track project.” The comment underscores the partnership between the out‑of‑state developer and the locally rooted Walsh Companies, which have overseen the master plan for years.
What’s next
Construction will continue through 2026 and into early 2027, with the second industrial building slated to follow after the first is occupied. Both projects are expected to reinforce Fort Worth’s reputation as a logistics hub and contribute to the city’s broader economic diversification efforts.
For more information, contact the Fort Worth Report business editor Bob Francis at [email protected] or freelance reporter Rebecca Heliot at [email protected].
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