Project Description
Like many cities across Texas, the City of Clyde was experiencing steady growth in population, business development, and economy. With such steady growth, the City recognized the need to act on its aging water service infrastructure. This forward-thinking project replaced residential water meters with new “smart” water meters and connected them to an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, improving operational efficiencies and allowing customers to access their water usage data in near real-time. Additionally, the project included plans to double the water treatment plant’s capacity. The project also replaced aging clay sewer lines, refurbished manholes, installed LED lighting at city-owned buildings, implemented a small solar array at the wastewater treatment plant, constructed a larger public works facility, and in-sourced solid waste management.
These upgrades will ensure the City of Clyde’s water system is sustainable, enhance water revenues, improve operational efficiency, and improve customer service opportunities for residents. These 21st-century infrastructure improvements will generate over $23 million in savings for the City of Clyde throughout the project’s life.
The project was completed with two separate contracts. The first was an energy savings performance contract for $13,731,354, and the second was a design-build contract for $1,385,982 to construct the new public works facility.
Project Highlights
- Install 1,600+ water meters with connections to an AMI network
- Double the capacity of the water treatment plant to enable the City to produce two million gallons of water per day.
- Refurbish 192 manholes throughout the City.
- Replace 2,200 feet of aged clay sewer lines.
- Install LED lighting at the Police Station, Lake House, Senior Center, Public Works Building, Animal Control, Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Library, Sewer Plant, and the Fire Department.
- Install a small solar array at the wastewater treatment plant with room for future expansion. The array will generate enough power to offset utility use at the plant.
- Utilizing a design-build contract, design and construct a larger public works facility with maintenance bays large enough to accommodate the City’s truck fleet.
In May 2022, the Texas Municipal League’s Texas Town & City publication highlighted the City of Clyde. The issue featured innovative city projects throughout Texas.
