Water Treatment Plant Expansion and Grant Funding
Summary
Staff reported the $53 million Phase 2 filter building is tracking about $2 million under budget, with startup starting this fall; Phase 3's raw water pump station GMP (~$46 million, possibly $42 million) comes back next month, and the city is competing for up to $51 million in state grants.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Phase 2 tracking ~$2 million under its $53 million budget; potential $21M and $30M state grants pending.
All water customers, through expanded treatment capacity and PFAS-related filtration improvements.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Municipal Utility Board - Sep 24, 2026
Staff reported the $53 million Phase 2 filter building is tracking about $2 million under budget, with startup starting this fall; Phase 3's raw water pump station GMP (~$46 million, possibly $42 million) comes back next month, and the city is competing for up to $51 million in state grants.
Municipal Utility Board - Jul 30, 2026
The city is applying for a $21 million state grant to help fund a new raw water pump station at Lake Weatherford, supporting future growth without putting all the burden on local ratepayers.
City Council Retreat - Apr 3, 2026
Weatherford is actively expanding its water treatment capacity to 22 million gallons per day and pursuing tens of millions in state grant funding to offset project costs.
Municipal Utility Board - Mar 26, 2026
Staff provided updates on the major water purification plant expansion, noting potential grant funding opportunities up to $45 million.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Weatherford
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.