Project Background: 

The City of Venice Utilities Department has received state-level awards for its initiatives in conserving water. In 2013, membranes with upgraded efficiencies were installed at the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant to increase the usable percentage of the raw water that is recovered as drinking water to 50%. The next efficiency step in systemic improvements in the reverse-osmosis process includes expansion of all four existing membrane racks with two additional rows of membrane elements to maximize their capacity to accommodate rising demand in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining the same high-water quality.  This project is critical to meet future water demands for the entire community, which consists of residents, tourists, and businesses.

Project Benefits: 

Completion of this project increases potable water production by 10%, or 500,000 gallons per day, by maximizing the City’s existing infrastructure to meet projected future potable water demands in the most cost-effective manner.   

Project Status: 

Design is currently 90% complete and soon ready to go out for bid.

Strategic Plan Goals:

• Upgrade and Maintain City Infrastructure and Facilities
• Provide Efficient, Responsive Government with High Quality Services 

Design Consultant:  Black & Veatch, Corporation

Design Contract Cost:  $1,189,784

Estimated Construction Cost:  $2,500,000

Estimated Total Overall Cost:  $3,689,784

Funding Sources:  State Revolving Fund, Plant Capacity Fund, Utilities Capital Fund

Project Schedule:

Design Complete 1st quarter 2026

Estimated Construction Commencement  2nd quarter 2026

Estimated Construction Completion 2nd quarter 2027