Wastewater plant designs greenlit

Design work is moving forward on a second $5.1 million wastewater treatment plant, with development- backed funding covering most of the cost, officials said.

City Council unanimously approved July 15 an agreement with Ward, Getz & Associates to begin designing the project, which has been part of the city’s Capital Improvement Plan for nearly two decades. Development Services Director Beau Perry said existing development agreements ensure that the majority of costs will be covered by municipal utility districts — not taxpayers. 

“Growth on the west side, especially along County Line Road, made it clear we needed to move,” Perry said.