City commission approves multi-million dollar contract for major repairs and rehabilitation work at water treatment plant in Coral Springs
Coral Springs, Arkansas – Major infrastructure upgrades are moving forward in Coral Springs after city officials approved a multi-million-dollar contract aimed at repairing and modernizing key systems inside the local water treatment facility.
During the May 6 meeting, city commissioners voted to award a $5,392,579 contract to Conti LLC of Sterling Heights, Michigan. The project will focus on the rehabilitation of four treatment units at the city’s water treatment plant, which plays a central role in supplying clean water to residents across the Coral Springs Water District.
According to city information, the work is intended to address aging infrastructure and replace components that are no longer functional or considered obsolete. Officials emphasized that the plant’s systems have been in continuous operation for years, running 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which places significant strain on equipment.
Paula Rubiano, city spokesperson, noted that the facility’s critical components are constantly exposed to heavy operational demands and environmental conditions.
According to Rubiano, “these components are exposed to the elements and operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
The scope of the project includes a wide range of rehabilitation work. Crews will repair or replace rotor assemblies, catwalk structures, steel plating, doors, concrete elements, protective coatings and chemical piping systems. Each of these parts plays an essential role in keeping the treatment process stable and efficient.
City officials said the project is part of a broader long-term infrastructure strategy outlined in the city’s ten-year capital improvement plan. Engineers and consultants working with the city also studied how to maintain water production while new systems are designed and constructed, ensuring that service disruptions are minimized during future upgrades.
The engineering consultant involved in the project developed repair recommendations and construction plans based on system assessments and operational needs. These preparations are intended to extend the life of the existing plant while supporting future expansion and modernization efforts.
The water treatment plant, located at 3800 NW 85th Avenue, is a key facility for the city’s water supply system. Maintaining its reliability has been a priority for officials, especially as demand continues to grow and infrastructure ages.
City leaders say the investment is necessary to keep operations safe and stable in the long term. Without upgrades, aging components could increase maintenance challenges and reduce efficiency over time.
In addition to the water infrastructure decision, the commission also approved a separate contract related to public safety services. A $760,000 agreement was authorized for school crossing guard services, awarded to Waterfield Florida Staffing, which operates as Action Labor.
That contract will run from May 6, 2026, through September 19, 2027, according to city documents.
While the crossing guard agreement addresses day-to-day school safety needs, the larger water treatment plant project represents a more extensive investment in essential infrastructure. Together, the decisions reflect ongoing efforts by city leaders to balance immediate community services with long-term system sustainability.
For Coral Springs officials, the focus remains on ensuring that both public safety and utility services continue to operate reliably as the city grows and its infrastructure demands increase.
