Lift Station No. 2 Upgrade Near Sarasota Bay
Summary
A $1.38 million rebuild will raise the lift station and add backup power so sewage can't overflow into Sarasota Bay during storms.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1,382,185 contract.
Bay water quality and nearby residents protected from wastewater spills.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission (Regular) - Jul 20, 2026
The $51.1M project adds a fourth clarifier, raising capacity from 10.2 to 12.2 million gallons per day, modernizing aging equipment and cutting maintenance costs — all funded by a low-interest state loan repaid by ratepayers, not property taxes.
City Commission (Regular) - Feb 17, 2026
A $1.38 million rebuild will raise the lift station and add backup power so sewage can't overflow into Sarasota Bay during storms.
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