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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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

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

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

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