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TL:DRThe project is set to begin this summer.
As the Central Texas population grows, running out of water is any city's worst nightmare. That's why the state's capital city is undertaking a major infrastructure improvement to one of its main wastewater treatment plants.This year, Austin Water will be giving an over $1 billion upgrade to its Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plant's significant enhancements and expansion project is being implemented to better prepare for Austin's future growth."Every part of the treatment process will be enhanced and upgraded, and we will be prepared to serve the growing needs of our City," Austin Water Director Shay Ralls Roalson said in a release.
Austin City Council approved the project in May 2024 after the city had invested over $100 million to replace and upgrade the plant over the past decade.Walnut Creek is one of two wastewater treatment plants in the city and currently treats about half of Austin's wastewater.
With these new improvements, the plant is expected to increase its treatment capacity by 25 million gallons per day and help provide more water services to the city's growing population. My Thoughts ðŸ’
Austin investing in wastewater treatment to complete the water cycle. Excited to see such project get attention. Austin Bitcoiners shall appreciate the investment in large public projects such as these!