Department of Public Works

Water/Sewer Capital Projects

Spending on Water/Sewer Capital Projects

Status of Active Water/Sewer Capital Projects as of July 1, 2026

The Department of Public Works has undertaken the following capital projects to improve and maintain the City's drinking water and wastewater management systems. The status of these capital projects is provided by Public Works to the Capital Review Committee. This page will therefore be updated at the end of every quarter with information received at the Capital Review Committee meeting.

 

The Life Budget amount listed below indicates the total amount of money budgeted over the entire life of the project. The FY 2026 Budget amount indicates the amount of money available to spend in FY 2026. Any funds remaining at the end of FY 2026 will be carried over into FY 2027 and will become the FY 2027 Budget.

 

Note: The below numbers are as of July 1, 2026 and reflect the end of FY 2026 status.

26W31 - WWTP Infrastructure System Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2026 Annual Budget and provides funds for the rehabilitation and replacement of aged infrastructure at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (12th Street and Hay Road).

 

Life Budget: $25,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $361,557

FY 2026 Budget: $25,000,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $361,557

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2028

26W22 - Architectural Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2026 Annual Budget for architectural repairs, restoration and stabilization of historic structural components of the Brandywine Complex and other Water sites.

 

Life Budget: $1,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $0.00

FY 2026 Budget: $1,500,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2028

26W05 - Automated Metering Infrastructure

This project was approved as part of the 2026 Annual Budget for automation of water meter infrastructure located throughout the water district.

 

Life Budget: $5,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $0.00

FY 2026 Budget: $5,000,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2028

24W37 - Raw Water System Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2024 Annual Budget and provides funds for the continued rehabilitation of the 42" raw water transmission main between the Brandywine Pumping Station and Porter Filter Plant.

 

Life Budget: $3,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $0.00

FY 2026 Budget: $3,000,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

24W26 - Brandywine Filter Plant Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2024 Annual Budget and provides funds for structural, mechanical and aesthetic upgrades, including electrical, heating and HVAC system improvements, to the Brandywine Filter Plant.

 

Life Budget: $3,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $841,049

FY 2026 Budget: $2,158,951

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

24W23 - Transmission Main Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2024 Annual Budget and provides funds for transmission capacity improvements throughout the water district, including the installation of new transmission mains.

 

Life Budget: $4,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $0.00

FY 2026 Budget: $4,000,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

24W31 - WWTP Infrastructure Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2024 Annual Budget and provides funds for the rehabilitation and replacement of aged infrastructure at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (12th Street and Hay Road).

 

Life Budget: $20,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $8,834,712

FY 2026 Budget: $17,616,087

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $6,450,799

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

24W21 - Annual Water Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2024 Annual Budget and provides funds for maintaining the citywide water distribution system, to improve water quality, pressure, fire flows and overall level of service.

 

Life Budget: $10,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $6,967,112

FY 2026 Budget: $9,793,364

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $6,760,476

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

24W02 - Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation - Price's Run

This project was approved as part of the FY 2024 Annual Budget and provides funds for the expansion and implementation of green infrastructure projects to mitigate CSOs (Combined Sewer Overflows) through source control of storm water throughout the citywide collection system

 

Life Budget: $3,060,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $3,060,000

FY 2025 Budget: $2,758,506

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $2,758,506

 

Expected completion date: Complete

22W37 - Raw Water System Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget and provides funds for the rehabilitation of the 42" raw water transmission main between the Brandywine Pumping Station and Porter Filter Plant.

 

Life Budget: $3,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $0.00

FY 2026 Budget: $3,000,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

22W31 - WWTP Infrastructure Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget and provides funds for the rehabilitation and replacement of aged infrastructure at the Waste Water Treatment Plant (12th Street and Hay Road).

 

Life Budget: $14,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $8,618,028

FY 2026 Budget: $8,308,973

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $2,927,001

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

22W26 - Brandywine Filter Plant Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget and provides funds for structural, mechanical and aesthetic upgrades, including electrical, heating and HVAC system improvements, to the Brandywine Filter Plant.

 

Life Budget: $1,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,000,000

FY 2025 Budget: $1,000,000

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $1,000,000

 

Expected completion date: Complete

22W23 - Transmission Main Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget and provides funds for transmission capacity improvements throughout the water district, including the installation of new transmission mains.

 

Life Budget: $4,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $3,166,936

FY 2026 Budget: $3,000,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $2,166,936

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

22W21 - Annual Water Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget and provides funds for maintaining the citywide water distribution system, to improve water quality, pressure, fire flows and overall level of service.

 

Life Budget: $7,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $7,480,714

FY 2026 Budget: $2,758,986

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $2,739,700

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

22W20 - Pumping Station Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget and provides funds for upgrades to pumps and electrical components at various pumping stations to maintain consistent level of water service.

 

Life Budget: $500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $0.00

FY 2026 Budget: $500,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

22W19 - 11th Street Pump Station Upgrades

This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget and provides funds for the rehabilitation and replacement of the aging sewage pumping station.

 

Life Budget: $10,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $974,654

FY 2026 Budget: $9,025,346

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $649,208

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

22W18 - Pressure Zone Reliability Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget and provides funds for improvements to pressure zones, tanks and mains and for strategic small main replacements, to improve reliability of service through redundant feeds which facilitate water storage and distribution maintenance.

 

Life Budget: $1,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,000,000

FY 2026 Budget: $0.00

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: Complete

22W06 - Porter Filter Plant Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2022 Annual Budget and provides funds for upgrades to the electrical system and continued improvements to the Porter Reservoir and Clear Well to maintain operations.

 

Life Budget: $8,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $0.00

FY 2026 Budget: $8,000,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

20W31 - WWTP Infrastructure Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget and provides funds for the rehabilitation and replacement of aged infrastructure at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (12th Street and Hay Road).

 

Life Budget: $8,800,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $8,131,970

FY 2026 Budget: $3,321,256

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $2,653,226

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

20W19 - 11th Street Sewage Pump Station Upgrade

This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget and provides funds for upgrades to pumps and electrical components at various pumping stations, to maintain consistent level of water service.

 

Life Budget: $4,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $539,100

FY 2026 Budget: $539,100

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $539,100

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

20W18 - Pressure Zone Reliability Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget and provides funds for improvements to pressure zones, tanks and mains, and strategic small main replacements, to improve reliability of service through redundant feeds which facilitate water storage and distribution maintenance.

 

Life Budget: $1,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $512,761

FY 2026 Budget: $489,319

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $2,080

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

20W21 - Annual Water Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget and provides funds for maintaining the citywide water distribution system, to improve water quality, pressure, fire flows and overall level of service.

 

Life Budget: $7,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $7,500,000

FY 2025 Budget: $0.00

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: Complete

20W20 - Pumping Station Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget and provides funds to upgrades to pumps and electrical components at various pumping stations, to maintain consistent level of water service.

 

Life Budget: $500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $263,947

FY 2026 Budget: $500,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $263,947

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

20W15 - Sewer Separation Project & Flow Monitor

This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget and provides funds for the partial separation of combined sewers in the Interceptor B Basin at 14th and Walnut Streets to reduce overflow events.

 

Life Budget: $1,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $0.00

FY 2026 Budget: $1,000,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2025

20W14 - South Wilmington Wetlands Park

This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget and provides funds for the continued implementation of the wetlands restoration and storm water mitigation project in South Wilmington. Storm water management improvements include flood storage and drainage upgrades.

 

Life Budget: $2,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $0.00

FY 2026 Budget: $2,000,000

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2026

20W11 - Annual Minor Sewer Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget and provides funds for the rehabilitation of small diameter sewer and other projects citywide, as identified through closed-circuit TV (CCTV) inspection and modeling efforts.

 

Life Budget: $1,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,448,266

FY 2026 Budget: $181,435

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $129,701

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

20W06 - Porter Filter Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget and provides funds for upgrades to the Porter Reservoir and Clear Well, including the replacement of chemical feed systems, upgrades to clarifiers, and other improvements to provide top quality, safe drinking water.

 

Life Budget: $4,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,367,499

FY 2026 Budget: $2,677,920

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $45,419

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2025

20W25 - Hoopes Dam

This project was approved as part of the FY 2020 Annual Budget and provides funds for improvements to Hoopes Dam to assure dam safety and function. Funds are being provided by a Delaware Department of Health & Human Services grant.

 

Life Budget: $1,687,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,687,000

FY 2025 Budget: $0

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0

 

Expected completion date: Complete

18W31 - Porter Filter Plant Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget for upgrades to the Porter Reservoir and Clear Well, including the replacement of chemical feed systems, upgrades to clarifiers, and other improvements to provide top quality, safe drinking water.

 

Life Budget: $2,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,636,451

FY 2026 Budget: $363,549

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

18W29 - Small Water Meter Replacement

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget for the replacement of 33,000 water meters located throughout the water district that are at the end of their useful life.

 

Life Budget: $6,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $5,999,554

FY 2025 Budget: $446

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: Complete

18W26 - Brandywine Filter Plant Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget for structural, mechanical and aesthetic upgrades, including electrical, heating and HVAC system improvements, to the Brandywine Filter Plant.

 

Life Budget: $1,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $999,952

FY 2026 Budget: $900,048

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $900,000

 

Expected completion date: Complete

18W22 - Architectural Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget for architectural repairs, restoration and stabilization of historic structural components of the Brandywine Complex, including the finished water pump room ceiling, cornice elements at the Head House, and wall restoration in the Boiler Room.

 

Life Budget: $1,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $888,650

FY 2026 Budget: $111,350

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

18W20 - Pumping Station Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget for upgrades to pumps and electrical components at various pumping stations, including Wills/Hoopes and remote pump stations, to maintain water service.

 

Life Budget: $2,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,827,385

FY 2026 Budget: $435,550

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $262,935

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

18W19 - 11th Street Pumping Station

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget for the implementation of rehabilitation, reliability and capacity improvements to the 11th Street Pumping Station.

 

Life Budget: $1,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $528,637

FY 2026 Budget: $971,363

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

18W18 - Pressure Zone Reliability Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget. Funds will be used for small main improvement throughout the City.

 

Life Budget: $1,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,000,000

FY 2025 Budget: $0

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0

 

Expected completion date: Complete

18W17 - Raw Water Distribution Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget for the rehabilitation of the 42" raw water transmission main between the Brandywine Pumping Station and Porter Filter Plant.

 

Life Budget: $2,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $2,500,000

FY 2026 Budget: $162,437

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $162,437

 

Expected completion date: Complete

18W24 - Hoopes Dam

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget and provides funds for improvements to Hoopes Dam to assure dam safety and function.

 

Life Budget: $4,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $4,500,000

FY 2025 Budget: $0

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0

 

Expected completion date: Complete

18W21 - Annual Water Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget. Funds are being used for small mains replacement throughout the City.

 

Life Budget: $7,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $7,500,000

FY 2025 Budget: $0.00

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: Complete

18W12 - Storm Water Drainage Projects

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget. A portion of funds are being used for storm water drainage improvements and capture and associated sidewalks at Rodney Square. The remaining funds will be used for for tide gate evaluation and reconstruction, storm inlet reconstruction, and other drainage improvement projects citywide to mitigate local flooding and to prevent tidal water inflows into the sewer system.

 

Life Budget: $1,800,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,752,259

FY 2026 Budget: $60,881

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $13,140

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

18W13 - Urban Forest Management Program

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget for tree planting and stump removal in support of green infrastructure, storm water control, and 2-for-1 tree replacement mandates.

 

Life Budget: $500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $493,084

FY 2026 Budget: $49,836

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $42,920

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

18W11 - Annual Minor Sewer Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget. Funds will be used for various sewer construction projects throughout the collection system.

 

Life Budget: $1,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,499,678

FY 2025 Budget: $20,789

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $20,467

 

Expected completion date: Complete

18W09 - WWTP Electrical System Improvements

This project was approved as part of the 2018 Annual Budget for the assessment and rehabilitation of the electrical distribution system at the Waste Water Treatment Plant (12th Street and Hay Road) to improve the reliability of operations.

 

Life Budget: $6,300,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $6,300,000

FY 2026 Budget: $1,240,446

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $1,240,446

 

Expected completion date: Complete

16W17 - Raw Water Distribution Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds were used for various raw water projects.

 

Life Budget: $1,391,492

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,391,492

FY 2026 Budget: $0.00

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: Complete

16W15 - Sewer Separation Projects & Flow Monitoring

This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds will be used for sewer separation and flow monitoring in South Wilmington in conjunction with the creation of the South Wilmington Wetlands park. Click here to learn more.

 

Life Budget: $2,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $1,663,408

FY 2026 Budget: $336,592

FY 2026 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

16W14 - South Wilmington Wetlands Park

This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds are being paired with 14W14, 18W14 and 16W30 for the creation of a storm water mitigation wetland area in South Wilmington. Click here to learn more.

 

Life Budget: $3,490,753

Life Actual Expenditure: $3,490,753

FY 2025 Budget: $0.00

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: Complete

16W30 - South Wilmington Wetlands Project

This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds were expended toward the creation of a storm water mitigation wetland area in South Wilmington. Click here to learn more.

 

Life Budget: $4,909,247

Life Actual Expenditure: $4,909,247

FY 2025 Budget: $0.00

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: Complete

16W26 - Brandywine Filter Plant

This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds are being used for structural, mechanical, and aesthetic improvements to the Brandywine Filter Plant.

 

Life Budget: $2,100,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $2,100,000

FY 2025 Budget: $126,225

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $126,225

 

Expected completion date: Complete

16W24 - Hoopes Dam

This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds were used for infrastructure improvements to Hoopes Dam.

 

Life Budget: $2,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $2,500,000

FY 2025 Budget: $0.00

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: Complete

16W28 - Major Sewer Improvements

This project was approved as part of the FY 2016 Annual Budget. Funds will be used for improvements to the Price's Run sewer interceptor.

 

Life Budget: $5,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $4,977,511

FY 2025 Budget: $25,531

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $3,043

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

14W24 - Hoopes Dam

Concrete needing repair at Hoopes Dam

This project was approved as part of the FY 2014 Annual Budget. Funds were used for infrastructure improvements to the Hoopes Dam.

 

Life Budget: $2,500,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $2,500,000

FY 2025 Budget: $0.00

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: Complete

14W22 - Architectural Improvements

Work at Brandywine Complex

This project was approved as part of the FY 2014 Annual Budget. Funds are being used for architectural repairs, restoration, and stabilization of historic structures at the 100-year-old Brandywine Complex.

 

Life Budget: $1,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $996,295

FY 2025 Budget: $3,705

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: June 30, 2025

14W17 - Raw Water Distribution

This project was approved as part of the FY 2014 Annual Budget. Funds were used for infrastructure improvements to Hoopes Dam.

 

Life Budget: $3,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $3,000,000

FY 2025 Budget: $0.00

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0.00

 

Expected completion date: Complete

14W16 - Storm Water Mitigation

Flooding at Porky Oliver Golf Course

This project was approved as part of the FY 2014 Annual Budget. Funds have been used for green infrastructure implementation projects to mitigate combined sewer overflow. Remaining funds will be used toward engineering of storm water related projects.

 

Life Budget: $1,000,000

Life Actual Expenditure: $992,219

FY 2025 Budget: $8,128

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $347

 

Expected completion date: December 31, 2023

14W14 - South Wilmington Wetlands Park

Plans for South Wilmington Wetlands Park

This project was approved as part of the FY 2014 Annual Budget. Funds are being paired with 18W14, 16W14 and 16W30 for the creation of a storm water mitigation wetland area in South Wilmington. Click here to learn more.

 

Life Budget: $4,545,070

Life Actual Expenditure: $4,545,070

FY 2025 Budget: $0

FY 2025 Actual Expenditure: $0

 

Expected completion date: Complete

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