Austin Water seeks $11.2M for IH-35 wastewater upgrades

Austin Water plans to pay up to $11,193,227 to TxDOT for wastewater infrastructure upgrades tied to the IH-35 Capital Express Central project from Holly Street to Lady Bird Lake. TxDOT will relocate about 13,405 feet of existing wastewater lines and build about 14,065 feet of upgraded lines and related equipment within the area bounded by East Fifth Street, Comal Street, East Avenue and Nash Hernandez Senior Road. Austin Water has the funding in its capital budget, and the council is scheduled to consider the agreement on November 19, 2026, after Water and Wastewater Commission review.

Authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Interstate Highway 35 Capital Express Central Roadway Project Packages 5 & 6, in the amount of $10,175,661 plus a 10% contingency of $1,017,566, for a total amount not to exceed $11,193,227. Funding: $11,193,227 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.

Oct 27, 202626-3060: Authorize negotiation and execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for the relocation and adjustments of existing water and wastewater lines and appurtenances in conflict with the Interstate Highway 35 Capital Express Central Roadway Project Packages 5 & 6, in the amount of $10,175,661 plus a 10% contingency of $1,017,566, for a total amount not to exceed $11,193,227. Funding: $11,193,227 is available in the Capital Budget of Austin Water.Source documentPDF 1PDF 2