What: upsizing of the Bowen Thomas Gravity Outfall, which is near maximum capacity and cannot handle wet weather flows.
Where it stands: on September 14, 2026 the Utility Commission approved a $291,000 amendment to Black & Veatch's design contract, bringing the fee to $704,000.
Next: continued design and survey work.
Background
Black & Veatch was engaged September 22, 2025 for design, permitting and bidding ($413,000).
At 30 percent design (reported April 2026), shallow rock, existing pipe depth and the size of the upsizing made pipe bursting infeasible for most of the length.
That requires more design and survey work.
Decision
Approved September 14, 2026: $291,000 amendment, bringing the Black & Veatch fee to $704,000.