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Council approves $50.7 million construction contract for Temple-Belton wastewater plant expansion
Summary
Council authorized a construction contract with Matus Construction for Phase 2 of the Temple-Belton Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, increasing permitted treatment capacity and adding treatment components. Staff estimated construction will take about 30 months.
The Temple City Council on July 17 authorized a construction contract with Matus Construction to complete Phase 2 of the Temple-Belton Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. Staff recommended the award after receiving two bids; the low bidder, Matus Construction, submitted a proposal for approximately $67.5 million and Temple’s share (75%) was presented at about $50.7 million.
Miss Seltzer, presenting for staff and consultant KPA, summarized Phase 1 (completed in 2020) and said Phase 2 will increase average treatment capacity by roughly 6 million gallons per day (MGD) to about 16 MGD, and raise peak flow capacity to 40 MGD. Planned improvements include headworks modifications (fine screens and grit removal), an IFAS biological treatment train, a new clarifier (No. 5), a gravity thickener, phosphorus removal equipment with filters, UV disinfection, and related work.
Seltzer said the construction duration is approximately 30 months. Staff and KPA recommended awarding the contract to Matus Construction. Council approved the resolution authorizing the contract by a recorded vote of 5–0.
Speakers and officials identified in the discussion included Miss Seltzer (KPA/staff) and council members casting the vote. The project timeline will extend over multiple construction seasons and is intended to address current and projected treatment needs for the combined Temple–Belton service area.
