DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The City of Delray Beach is preparing to break ground on a massive nearly $300 million water treatment plant, marking the largest infrastructure investment in the city’s history. A formal ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the current facility on South Swinton Avenue. The project represents a generational shift for the city, replacing a 60-year-old system with a state-of-the-art facility designed to serve residents for several decades to come.
City officials say the new plant is essential for safeguarding public health and meeting increasingly strict federal drinking water standards. By utilizing advanced nanofiltration technology, the site will produce cleaner and more reliable water for both local homes and businesses. Beyond just daily quality, the upgrade focuses heavily on system reliability and emergency preparedness, featuring enhanced backup power systems intended to keep the water flowing even during major storms or power outages.
The total price tag for the initiative is approximately $287 million, funded through two revenue bonds specifically issued for water utility improvements. Local leadership emphasized that the project does not rely on the city’s General Fund and requires no additional financing beyond the approved bond proceeds. City Manager Terrence R. Moore noted that the modernization is a fundamental responsibility of local government, describing it as an investment in infrastructure resilience and thoughtful long-term planning.
Construction is moving forward under a progressive design-build approach with CDM Constructors, Inc., which city leaders say helps maintain cost certainty for such a complex utility project. The City Commission officially greenlit the next phase of construction earlier this month, ensuring the project remains on its projected schedule. Once complete, the new Membrane Water Treatment Plant will provide the capacity needed to handle both current local demand and future growth while maintaining environmental stewardship.
