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Solvang gives timeline and cost estimate for wastewater plant upgrade; regulatory hurdles remain
Summary
City utility staff presented a wastewater treatment plant update, estimating a roughly $15.9 million project with a target to complete design in 2025, advertise construction in early 2026 and finish construction by 2028.
City utility staff delivered a progress report on the wastewater treatment plant project at the Jan. 13 Solvang City Council meeting, identifying funding, design and regulatory steps ahead and noting an estimated total project cost of roughly $15.9 million.
Utility Director Jose Acosta told the council staff has reengaged design consultant Corolla Engineers to complete 30/70/90/100 percent design milestones and expects to have 100 percent plans and specifications by the end of 2025. If the schedule holds, staff anticipates releasing a construction RFP in Q1 2026, awarding a contract in mid‑2026, and reaching project…
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