The Sun ‘N Lake Improvement District has entered a contract with Sustainability Partners to replace an outdated wastewater treatment plant serving the community in Highlands County, Florida.
According to Sustainability Partners, a public benefit company that provides infrastructure funding, deployment and ongoing maintenance solutions, the new plant will built with modern technology and will provide high-quality wastewater treatment services to current and future residents.
“After almost 50 years of service, the existing main plant has reached the end of its useful life,” said Michael Tari, infrastructure partner at Sustainability Partners. “Replacement is the responsible long-term solution and we are proud to support Sun ‘N Lake’s commitment to better serve its community.”
The project will reduce unplanned repairs and make operating costs more predictable for the Sun ‘N Lake Improvement District, which is funding phase 1 of the project. During this phase, Sustainability Partners will work with the Haskell Company and the Ardurra Group to complete pre-construction work and preliminary design services, including site surveys, environmental assessments, mapping and a conceptual design of the project.
“These steps confirm what’s underground and around the site so the plans are accurate and will help to avoid delays and unexpected costs later,” Tari said.
Construction will begin in 2026 and is expected to be completed in 2029.
“The new facility and doubling of capacity will allow for sewer lines to be run to ALL 11,000+ properties throughout the district,” said Raymond “Boz” Bossert, general manager of the Sun ‘N Lake Improvement District. “Ultimately, in an effort to preserve our environment, all properties in the district will have access to Sun ‘N Lake utilities and use of reclaimed water from the facility, as opposed to using hundreds of private wells and septic tanks that over time impact our aquifers, soils and waterways.”
The project team said the new wastewater plant at Sun ‘N Lake will offer benefits to residents and business owners thoughout the community.
“The reliability of the new plant will allow Sun ‘N Lake to enhance services for its residents by focusing on other improvements throughout the district,” Tari added.
Source: Sustainability Partners
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