Amarillo's water treatment plant is falling apart and needs a massive $3 billion overhaul. This could mean higher water bills or cuts to other city services to pay for it.
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The Hollywood Road project alone involves a $9.3 million engineering contract.
All residents and businesses relying on city wastewater services will benefit from increased capacity.
Residents could be harmed by higher water bills or reduced funding for other essential city services.
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The city is moving forward with engineering studies to expand the Hollywood Road and River Road wastewater plants. This is a major step toward ensuring our city's sewer capacity can keep up with growth.
Amarillo council meets to discuss next steps with Hollywood Wastewater plant NewsChannel 10
City of Amarillo estimates $3 billion to replace beleaguered water treatment plant KVII