Sorting out details
Twenty total major water and wastewater infrastructure projects were recommended under the master plan, according to a Nov. 19 presentation from engineering firm Quiddity. The water system projects are expected to cost $25.6 million while the wastewater projects would cost $43.1 million.
According to Quiddity’s presentation, the costliest recommended projects include:
- $20.5 million for an expansion of the Castlebridge Wastewater Treatment Plant
- $6.6 million for two phases of improvements to Water Plant Facility No. 4
- $5.1 million for work on a Fairview Street water line running from FM 529 to Taylor Road
- $4.8 million for improvements on a wastewater lift station at Taylor Road
Remember this?
On Jan. 22, council approved a proposal from Quiddity Engineering to create the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. On March 18, Jersey Village City Council accepted inspection reports on the city’s water and wastewater facilities.
Looking ahead
The water and wastewater master plan will provide guidance for city leaders for the next decade, according to Nov. 19 meeting documents.
City staff will review the master plan before giving recommendations on whether to proceed with the proposed projects, City Manager Austin Bleess said Nov. 19.