Local · Trusted · Free
The Morning Impact — your neighborhood's most important stories, delivered every morning.
Residents could soon see movement at Bastrop's Wastewater Plant No. 3, following a July 14 approval from Bastrop City Council to issue $11 million in certificates of obligation for the planning and design phases.
Why it matters
The decision launches the first phase of a $60 million infrastructure project that officials said is necessary to keep up with the area's rapid growth.
Zooming in
In a staff report, city Finance Director Judy Sandroussi said the debt issuance will not only finance the much-needed expansion, but will also create a new revenue stream for the city.
What's changing
Beyond basic wastewater treatment, the plant will produce potable water and reusable effluent that City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino said can be sold to industrial customers—a first for Bastrop.
Something to note
Sandroussi said the expansion will serve the surrounding extraterritorial jurisdiction and accommodate anticipated growth from developments, including Elon Musk-affiliated projects.
