Rep. Jared Moskowitz seeks $4.9 million in federal funding to support major Coral Springs water plant upgrades and Everglades trail expansion project
Coral Springs, Florida – Federal funding requests aimed at improving public infrastructure in Coral Springs could bring millions of dollars to two major local projects, including repairs to the city’s aging water treatment plant and continued development of a trail system connecting neighborhoods to the Everglades.
U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz has requested a total of $4.9 million in federal support for the projects through submissions made earlier this year to the House Appropriations Committee for fiscal year 2027.
According to information released through Moskowitz’s congressional office, the larger request seeks $3.3 million for repairs and upgrades at the city’s water treatment facility located on Ramblewood Drive. The plant, which has operated for more than six decades, currently serves close to 135,000 residents across Coral Springs.
The facility plays a critical role in the city’s water system, handling treatment processes designed to reduce water hardness while also disinfecting the water supply before it reaches homes and businesses. However, city officials say maintaining the aging infrastructure has become increasingly difficult as replacement parts for several key components are no longer manufactured.
The aging condition of the plant has already prompted city leaders to move forward with substantial repair efforts. The Coral Springs City Commission was expected to vote Wednesday on a proposed $5.4 million contract with Conti LLC for repair work at the facility.
The planned project includes replacing drive motors, electrical control panels, steel components, and chemical piping. Workers would also address leaking doors and deteriorating conduits that have developed over years of use. Those repairs are expected to be funded through the city’s capital improvement budget.
At the same time, city officials continue planning for a complete long-term replacement of the current facility. Coral Springs is preparing to construct a new $101 million water treatment plant that will eventually replace the existing operation. Construction on the future facility is currently expected to begin in early 2027.
The upcoming plant is planned to use nanofiltration technology, a more advanced treatment system intended to improve water processing efficiency and modernize the city’s infrastructure for future growth.
While the federal request tied to the current plant does not specify every repair that could be covered, the additional funding would likely help offset costs tied to maintaining the aging facility until the replacement plant becomes operational.
Moskowitz’s second federal funding request focuses on outdoor recreation and transportation connectivity rather than utilities.
The congressman is seeking $1.6 million to help fund Segment 3 of the Everglades Memorial Loop, a growing trail system designed to improve access between Coral Springs neighborhoods and the nearby Everglades area.
The new section would stretch approximately 1.62 miles along Lakeview Drive between West Atlantic Boulevard and Coral Ridge Drive, passing through residential portions of the city. Plans call for widening the existing pathway from roughly 5 or 6 feet to between 8 and 10 feet, creating additional space for walkers, joggers, and cyclists.
The broader Everglades Memorial Loop project is expected to total 10.7 miles once completed. One portion of the trail system has already been finished, while additional segments remain in development.
The trail initiative has received backing from several agencies, including the Florida Department of Transportation, Broward County officials, and other local partners involved in transportation and recreational planning.
Federal appropriations requests such as these must still move through the congressional budget process before any funding becomes final. Still, local leaders say the projects represent important investments in both public infrastructure and quality-of-life improvements for Coral Springs residents.
