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City says wastewater plant is about 95% complete; startup expected in coming weeks
Summary
Project manager Chase McBride told the council the new wastewater treatment plant is roughly 95% complete; final electrical work and site work remain and initial startup/testing is likely to begin at the end of April with extended testing through June–July.
Chase McBride briefed the council on the wastewater treatment plant construction, reporting the project is roughly 95% complete. He said remaining work is largely finishing electrical systems (about 35% of electrical work remains), startup activities and site finishing; initial startup was scheduled for the end of April but testing and phased commissioning could extend through mid‑July depending on weather and coordination with adjacent line work.
"We're sitting at about 95% completion on the wastewater treatment plant... initial startup roughly is going to be at the end of this month," McBride said, noting the schedule slipped slightly due to weather and the need to transport wastewater between systems for testing. (Speaker 20)
Council asked whether services would be interrupted during the transition; McBride and staff said the changeover will be executed to avoid service interruption, describing the switch as a valve operation and a planned two‑week shutdown window for electrical preparations.
Staff also noted decommissioning of the old plant and environmental cleanup remain under design and contractor selection, with more details to follow once engineers finalize decommission plans.
Why it matters: The upgraded plant will increase local wastewater treatment capacity and reliability; residents and nearby businesses can expect phased testing in the coming months and staff will present more details about decommissioning and environmental controls when available.
Provenance: Construction update and Q&A (SEG 1089–1163).
