Summary
The board approved a nearly $678,000 change order for the East Surface Water Plant expansion project. The extra cost stems from a multi-month delay in receiving state funding approvals, which pushed construction into hurricane season and increased labor and material expenses.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$677,919 drawn from owner contingency funds within the project budget.
The design-build contractor and project team, whose delay-related expenses are covered.
Mentions & discussions (8)
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY MEETING — August 19, 2026
The board approved a nearly $678,000 change order for the East Surface Water Plant expansion project. The extra cost stems from a multi-month delay in receiving state funding approvals, which pushed construction into hurricane season and increased labor and material expenses.
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY MEETING — June 17, 2026
The authority is looking into ways to get water from sources other than just the City of Houston to ensure the area has enough water as it grows.
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING — June 10, 2026
The Authority is seeking $9.6 million in state grants to design a system to remove PFAS, or 'forever chemicals,' from the local water supply. This is the first step in a larger project to ensure safer drinking water for the community.
CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF EVENT — April 21, 2026
The city is breaking ground on Phase II of the BAWA East Wastewater Treatment Plant. This expansion is crucial for improving wastewater management and ensuring environmental compliance.
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY NOTICE OF EVENT — April 21, 2026
The Baytown Area Water Authority is breaking ground on Phase II of its East Water Surface Wastewater Treatment Plant. This expansion is aimed at improving wastewater services and capacity for the growing community.
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY MEETING — April 15, 2026
The authority is moving forward with major upgrades, approving a $2.9M clarifier purchase and receiving verbal approval from the state water board. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for April 21.
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY MEETING — March 18, 2026
An amendment to the design-build agreement was approved to incorporate specific environmental conditions required by the Texas Water Development Board. This is a necessary administrative step for the project.
BAYTOWN AREA WATER AUTHORITY MEETING — February 25, 2026
The water authority is advancing its major expansion project, approving third-party materials testing and reviewing project schedules affected by state environmental reviews.
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