Description
Title: Briefing on Austin Water's Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and related funding. [Shay Ralls Roalson, Director - Austin Water].
Summary
The City of Austin's Climate, Water, Environment, and Parks Committee is addressing the expansion and modernization of the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to meet the needs of a growing population, which is projected to exceed one million by 2025. This project involves upgrading existing facilities and constructing new ones to increase the plant's capacity from 75 million gallons per day (MGD) to 100 MGD. The total estimated cost for the construction is $1.5 billion, with funding sourced from federal loans under the EPA's WIFIA program, state funds, and revenue bonds. The Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) approach is being utilized to enhance collaboration, ensure operational continuity, and manage costs effectively. This