South Austin Regional WWTP Electrical Substation No. 1 Replacement
Austin Water and Austin Capital Delivery Services are replacing the main 15KV electrical switchgear at the South Austin Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SAR WWTP) to maintain reliable wastewater treatment. The existing outdoor switchgear has deteriorated significantly, creating maintenance and safety concerns for plant staff. Replacement components for the outdated equipment are difficult to procure or no longer available.
The switchgear serves the plant's Trains A and B facilities and areas shared across all treatment trains, including Lift Station No. 1, the Filter Building, Water Reuse facility, Dechlorination Building and Administration Building.
CIP ID: 3333.032
Project Scope
- Replace the deteriorated outdoor 15KV main electrical switchgear
- Construct a new electrical building with updated equipment and air quality systems
- Install new feeder duct banks throughout the site to deliver power to existing systems
- Construct water treatment ponds for environmental protection
- Prepare the site for drainage and water treatment controls
- Connect new systems to Austin Energy service and transition from existing equipment
Work is limited to City-owned property at the SAR WWTP.
Timeline
Construction phase: July 2020–May 2026
Dates are projected and subject to change.
Funding
This project is partially funded through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), a federal-state low-interest loan program administered in Texas by the Texas Water Development Board. CWSRF funds are provided through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the State of Texas to support wastewater infrastructure improvements.
Contacts
Daniel Kankel, Project Manager
Austin Capital Delivery Services
512-974-7213
daniel.kankel@austintexas.gov
Matthew Scharf, Engineer
Austin Water
512-972-0258
matthew.scharf@austintexas.gov