Crest Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Summary
Cracked 24- and 30-inch clay sewer lines feeding the wastewater plant need $2.83 million in emergency repairs — commissioners waived bidding because Wharton Smith is already on site and re-bidding would cost hundreds of thousands more.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
$2,833,542.47 from the Collections Fund; avoiding $225K–$283K in extra mobilization costs.
All wastewater customers — the plant gets reliable sewer inflow.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission - Nov 12, 2026
The city is adopting an amended wastewater facility plan for expanding the Crest Avenue treatment plant, backed by special federal clean-water funding tied to recent hurricanes. Expanding treatment capacity matters for future growth and keeping sewer service reliable.
City Commission - Oct 22, 2026
The city is spending $462,312 to produce the asset management and fiscal sustainability plans required before it can draw on $20 million in zero-interest and forgiven state funding for its wastewater treatment facility.
City Commission - May 14, 2026
Cracked 24- and 30-inch clay sewer lines feeding the wastewater plant need $2.83 million in emergency repairs — commissioners waived bidding because Wharton Smith is already on site and re-bidding would cost hundreds of thousands more.
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