Orchard Park Apartments

General contractor: Coryell Enterprises Inc.

Architect: H Design Group LLC

Engineers: Mettemeyer Engineering LLC, structural; HBH Engineers LLC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing; Friesen Engineering, civil

Size: 707,000 square feet

Estimated cost: $19 million, Phase I; $26 million, Phase II

Lender: Great Southern Bank

Estimated completion date: July, Phase I; December 2008, Phase II

Project description: Developer Sam Coryell expects Orchard Park Apartments to be the largest complex in Springfield at $45 million and 656 units when it’s complete in late 2008. The project is split into two phases, with the first phase bringing on line 256 units, a pool and clubhouse complete with a café and 50-seat movie theater. The second phase will have 400 more units, ranging from studios to four-bedrooms. Rent will range from $450 to $1,100 a month.

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