Round Rock seeks $60M water development board funding for wastewater treatment expansion

Council will also consider an item to adjust its existing agreement with Plummer Associates Inc. to manage paperwork and the loan process, as well as pursuing a second round of funding through the water development board's 2027 CWSR program. Plummer is the firm engaged by the city to rehabilitate the facility. The change in costs associated with the additional work is $124,980, and will come from the city's budget for regional wastewater projects.

Both items will be considered in a May 28 council meeting.

The details

Total costs to expand the wastewater treatment plant are around $117.6 million, Thane said, and the city is seeking the loan due to these high costs. While the expansion is a partnership between the cities of Austin and Round Rock, the latter will claim 90% of the expanded capacity and must pay a proportional amount of the expense.

The big picture

Round Rock oversees operations and maintenance of the regional wastewater system, which also serves Cedar Park, Leander and Austin. The system consists of two wastewater treatment plants and about 45 miles of regional collection lines.

What's next?

Council will consider the measure at its May 28 meeting, to be held at 6 p.m. at Round Rock City Hall, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock. More information about meeting norms, council functions and instructions for signing up to speak at the meeting is available at www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-about-round-rock/city-council.