Great Bend saw a wave of construction and renovation activity in 2025, led by the multi-million dollar Innovation Center project at 4508 Farmers Plaza Lane. The largest concentration of activity continues along the 10th Street corridor, while significant redevelopment is also occurring at Patton Road and the Kansas Oil and Gas Museum.
Multiple permits tied to construction of a new 17,543-square-foot, one-story Innovation Center were filed in 2025. According to permits filed with the City, the facility will include a commercial kitchen for food production and cooking classes, a childcare center serving infants through age 6, office and conference space, co-working stations, and a fabrication lab for welding, woodworking, sewing, printing and other production activities.
New Bank and Commercial Expansion
Another major project underway is a $3.6 million new two-story Equity Bank branch with a drive-through at 4101 10th St. Additional permits indicate investment of nearly $650,000 for combined mechanical and electrical build-out of the bank building.
At 4107 10th Street, Dillon Real Estate Co. is investing $194,000 to expand the in-store pharmacy, including demolition of an interior wall and upgrades to lighting, flooring and fixtures.
Walmart Realty Company also filed permits totaling more than $140,000 at 3503 10th St. for ATM installation and interior door work.
Demolition and Redevelopment
The last of Midwest Energy’s older fuel oil power plants came down last week in Great Bend. Midwest Energy Inc. moved forward with a $534,100 demolition of the former power plant building at 1025 Patton Road. Built just after World War II, the plant could run on diesel or natural gas, and supplied power for central Kansas for generations, from 1947 through the early 1990s. An additional $75,000 permit was filed for office additions at the same address.
The Kansas Oil and Gas Museum saw several project permits including demolition of an existing structure, construction of a new exhibit and meeting building, mechanical system upgrades and roofing work.
Roofing and Smaller Improvements
Numerous roofing permits were filed across the city, including projects owned by Highland Manor (3007 10th St.), Central Kansas Medical Park (1309 Polk), Concept Commercials (1516 Main), Bank of the Plains (1000 Adams St.) and several Main Street properties. Roofing valuations range from approximately $50,000 to nearly $230,000.
Great Bend Building Permit Roundup
Major Projects
• 4508 Farmers Plaza Ln. — Farmers Enterprises Inc.: Construction of 17,543 sq. ft. Innovation Center including childcare facility, commercial kitchen, offices, co-working space and fabrication lab — $4,750,000
• 4508 Farmers Plaza Ln. — Farmers Enterprises Inc.: Electrical systems and service installation for Innovation Center — $475,000
• 4508 Farmers Plaza Ln. — Farmers Enterprises Inc.: Plumbing systems and fixtures — $395,151
• 4508 Farmers Plaza Ln. — Farmers Enterprises Inc.: HVAC rooftop units and mechanical systems — $395,151
• 4101 10th St. — Staab Real Estate LLC: New two-story bank branch with drive-through — $3,600,000
• 4101 10th St. — EBHQ LLC: Electrical installation and service equipment — $344,000
• 4101 10th St. — EBHQ LLC: Mechanical and plumbing systems installation — $305,298
Commercial / Medical / Office / Retail
• 204 Cleveland St. — CPT Enterprises Inc.: Interior remodel, equipment installation and electrical upgrades — $600,000
• 4107 10th St. — Dillon Real Estate Co.: Pharmacy expansion and interior renovation — $194,000
• 3503 10th St. — Walmart Realty Company: ATM installation and interior remodel — $75,000
• 3503 10th St. — Walmart Realty Company: Interior and exterior door installation — $66,854
• 3511 10th St. — Missouri Real Estate & Insurance Agency LLC: Tenant build-out for new laundromat — $111,000
• 3511 10th St. — Missouri Real Estate & Insurance Agency LLC: Electrical and mechanical equipment for laundromat — $89,000
• 5634 10th St. — American AgCredit FLCA: New building sign — $82,644
• 1017 Harrison St. — Farmers State Bank: Repair masonry wall damaged by vehicle — $54,981
• 2925 Main St. — Cooper Land Holdings LLC: Chain-link privacy fence — $50,000
Industrial / Manufacturing / Shops
• 700 Frey St. — Acme Land LLC: 60’ x 125’ steel building — $350,000
• 5739 Anchor Way — Poor Boy Properties LLC: 75’ x 60’ shop addition — $153,655
• 168 N U.S. 281 — Sartec Corporation: 30’ x 50’ metal building — $160,000
• 35 NE K-156 — CHS McPherson Refinery Inc.: 40’ x 50’ pole barn — $60,000
• 915 Odell St. — Ward Revocable Trust: Storage building — $55,700
Energy & Redevelopment
• 1025 Patton Rd. — Midwest Energy Inc.: Demolition of former power plant and site restoration — $534,100
• 1025 Patton Rd. — Midwest Energy Inc.: Office additions and exterior improvements — $75,000
Kansas Oil & Gas Museum Projects
• 5944 10th St.: Demolition of existing building — $176,400
• 5944 10th St.: Construction of ADA-compliant exhibit/meeting building — $176,400
• 5944 10th St.: HVAC systems and boiler installation — $117,000
• 5944 10th St.: Roofing project — $50,000
Churches & Non-Profits
• 3301 19th St. — First Southern Baptist Church: Storm damage repairs and interior remodel — $350,000
• 155 SE 1st Ave — Live Like Jesus Today Ministries: Church addition — $200,000
• 5230 Broadway Ave — First Christian Church: Electrical service upgrades — $50,000
Schools & Public Facilities
• 1919 Harrison St. — USD 428: Boiler, rooftop unit and 13 air-handling units — $140,000
Agricultural / Utility
• 1901 2nd St. — Wheatland Electric Cooperative: Cold-storage pole barn — $200,000
Roofing Projects
• 4811 10th St. — Cirrus Dental (Stratus Developments): Flat roof replacement — $228,000
• 3007 10th St. — Highland Manor Inc.: Roofing replacement — $138,707
• 2317 Washington St. — MGM Properties LLC: Roofing — $130,000
• 1309 Polk St. — Central Kansas Medical Park: Asphalt roof — $104,826
• 1000 Adams St. — Bank of the Plains: Roof — $95,000
• 1516 Main St. — Concept Commercials Inc.: Roofing — $89,588
• 2900 Main St. — William R. Niederee: Roofing — $70,592
Residential Building Permit Roundup
Great Bend residential permit activity in 2025 was largely focused on remodels, roofing and accessory buildings. Here are the permits over $50,000, with property owner and project cost estimate.
New Homes & Large Residential Demonstration
• 215 Tahiti Dr. — Miranda Brown: Construction of a barndominium residence — $400,000
• SE 5 Rd. — Diamond Land LLC: New 5,780 sq. ft. residence — $375,000
• SE 5 Rd. — Diamond Land LLC: Second 5,780 sq. ft. residence — $375,000
Additions & Major Improvements
• 4935 Quail Creek Dr. — Julie A. Spray Trust #1: Two-story garage addition with game room; existing garage converted to master bedroom — $225,000
• 3621 19th St. — Biggs Family Revocable Trust: Retaining walls, dock steps and sidewalk replacement — $150,130
• 2505 Dry Creek — Cynthia J. Tittel: 352 sq. ft. home addition with porch and windows — $55,000
Fire Restoration & Structural Repairs
• 2804 Adams St. — Kensington Square LLC: Rebuild fire-damaged duplex unit including trusses, walls and interior finishes — $199,000
• 3400 Meadowlark Ln. — Valles-Calderon family: Full interior fire damage restoration and reconstruction — $100,000
Mechanical, Plumbing & Systems (related to additions)
• 4935 Quail Creek Dr. — Julie A. Spray Trust #1: HVAC system installation including furnaces, air conditioners and ductwork — $150,000
• 4935 Quail Creek Dr. — Julie A. Spray Trust #1: Plumbing fixtures, fireplace and water heater installation — $50,000
Garages, Shops & Outbuildings
• 167 SE 1st Ave. — Linda Mai Trust: 48 x 24-foot garage/shop — $83,778
• 57 SE 16 Rd. — Akers family: 40 x 57 x 18-foot steel storage building — $80,000
• 5317 9th St. — Kaiser family: 40 x 60-foot garage/shop/shed — $80,000
Remodels & Interior Improvements
• 3209 26th St. — Carroll family: Kitchen remodel, flooring replacement and wall removal — $70,545
• 1900 Willow Ln. — Perez family: Kitchen and bathroom remodel, trim and flooring — $58,484
Exterior Improvements
• 2822 17th St. — Gayl Lee: New siding, gutters, soffit and window replacements — $61,200
• 5003 Timber Creek Rd. — Barbara Nuss: Wood privacy fencing — $98,500
Roofing
• 4111 Sandpiper Ln. — Barbara Hall: Residential roof replacement — $57,250
