The Cedar Park - Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) meeting on June 25, 2025, focused on updates regarding ongoing capital projects, particularly the water plant expansions and delivery point improvements. Aaron Archer presented a comprehensive overview of the current status and future plans for these projects.

Archer reported that the Phase 2 water plant expansion is approximately 65% complete in terms of time and 55% complete in terms of costs, with $124 million of the $225 million contract already billed. A significant change order of $237,000 was approved to facilitate connections to newly installed generators. Recent milestones include the completion of concrete work for the intake tunnel and the installation of pump casings, with a recovery schedule approved to ensure on-time project completion.

Looking ahead, the contractor is progressing with the foundation work for the maintenance building and pump station, with expectations to begin minor construction for chemical systems in the fall. The Phase 1D expansion is also nearing completion, with an estimated substantial completion date set for late August, despite some delays.

The meeting also highlighted the delivery points improvements project, with Phase 1 completed and Phase 2 expected to finish by July. Both phases will enter a mandatory demonstration period to confirm functionality before final completion.

In addition, Archer discussed the Phase 2A water plant expansion, which aims to increase capacity to 64 million gallons per day. The design work is complete, and the project is currently undergoing regulatory review, with efforts to expedite the process. The BCRUA anticipates bidding the project soon to maintain a substantial completion date of May 2028.

Lastly, Archer provided updates on the SWIFT funding application for Phase 2A, noting that the final application has been submitted and is expected to receive approval in July. This funding will be crucial for moving forward with the project.

Overall, the meeting underscored significant progress in Cedar Park's water infrastructure projects, with a focus on timely completion and regulatory compliance. The BCRUA will continue to monitor these developments closely in the coming months.