Water Production Facility Design and Infrastructure Expansion
Summary
The city considered adopting a comprehensive One Water Master Plan to guide future water resource management.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Directs long-term utility investments and water resource management spending.
Winter Haven residents and utility customers relying on sustainable water management.
Ratepayers may face future utility rate adjustments as the city updates its 10-year utility rate and connection fee study.
Mentions & discussions (13)
City Commission Meeting - Aug 24, 2026
The city hired Wharton-Smith as Construction Manager at Risk to build the Cypresswood and Pollard Road water production facilities to meet regional water supply deadlines.
City Commission Agenda Review Session - Aug 19, 2026
A construction manager-at-risk agreement with Wharton-Smith was advanced for the Cypresswood and Pollard Road water production plants, which will tap lower Floridian aquifer sources.
City Commission Water Department Budget Briefing Workshop and Agenda Review Workshop Meeting - Aug 5, 2026
The city is advancing a $194.2 million water and sewer budget heavily focused on capital upgrades, including new water treatment plants, wastewater consolidation, and automated metering. Residents will see major investments in long-term infrastructure funded largely by debt, grants, and connection fees, with future utility rates currently under review.
City Commission Meeting - Jul 27, 2026
The city is investing $27.8 million in preconstruction services to upgrade and expand Plant 3 into a modern 12-million-gallon-per-day water resource facility. This massive long-term project will replace aging 50-year-old infrastructure and handle future growth.
Winter Haven advances $27.78M design effort for Pollard Road water‑resource facility; Plant 3 to expand to 12 MGD (expandable to 24)
Winter Haven advances $27.78M design effort for Pollard Road water‑resource facility; Plant 3 to expand to 12 MGD (expandable to 24) citizenportal.ai
City Commission Agenda Review Session - May 20, 2026
Winter Haven is investing heavily in new water production facilities at Pollard Road and Cypresswood to meet future water demands and integrate with the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Authority. Engineering contracts totaling millions are moving forward.
City Commission Meeting - May 11, 2026
The city is expanding its reclaimed water distribution system with a 3-mile transmission main backed by a $1.5 million state grant, helping reduce traditional water supply demands.
City Commission Agenda Review Session - May 6, 2026
The city is approving a $3.16 million change order to drill an additional lower Floridan aquifer well at Pollard Road to secure alternative water supplies.
Commission staff propose $3.16M change order to add backup well in Lower Florida aquifer
Commission staff propose $3.16M change order to add backup well in Lower Florida aquifer citizenportal.ai
Mandatory Water Restrictions Now in Effect Across Winter Haven and Polk County Through July 1
Mandatory Water Restrictions Now in Effect Across Winter Haven and Polk County Through July 1 Daily Ridge
East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetland Restoration project receives $2 million grant
East Winter Haven Aquifer Recharge and Wetland Restoration project receives $2 million grant Mid Florida Newspapers
City Commission Agenda Review Session - Feb 18, 2026
Winter Haven is constructing two new water treatment plants that will draw from the lower Floridan aquifer to secure long-term water supplies. The city is using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method with Wharton Smith to manage construction.
City Commission Meeting - Feb 9, 2026
The city considered adopting a comprehensive One Water Master Plan to guide future water resource management.
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