The City of Bunnell recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Bunnell Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. This undertaking has been years in the making. It’s the first step of many as the City continues to bring the plant up to advanced wastewater treatment and meet environmental sustainability requirements.
The original facility was built in the early 1970s. Upgrading the facility to advanced wastewater treatment is one of the most historic steps Bunnell will take to keep up with the City’s dynamic growth while reducing impacts on the environment. This expansion will double the plant’s treatment capacity from 0.600 million gallons per day (MGD) to 1.200 MGD. It will also essentially eliminate all wet weather discharges, thus significantly reducing total nitrogen and total phosphorus loads to the receiving waters.
“The expansion of our Wastewater Treatment Plant will more than double the City’s ability to treat and process wastewater,” said Mayor Catherine D. Robinson. “This is a testament to what we can achieve as we work together for the City of Bunnell, and it underscores our commitment to preparing for Bunnell’s growth, progress and continued excellence.”
The City is managing about $88 million in capital projects, including:
- Phase 1 Coquina Hall restoration
- Flagler Central Commerce Parkway Connector project
- Bunnell Administration and Police Department Complex
- Hymon Circle stormwater project
- Design-build brackish water reverse osmosis project
- Army Corps of Engineers Flood Plain Management Services (citywide flood study).
