05/20/2026
Nederland Infrastructure Project Updates - May 2026:
I want to provide an update on several ongoing infrastructure projects and planning initiatives. I have aimed to keep these updates concise while still providing meaningful information.
• NEDERLAND WATER PLANT CLARIFIER #1
Progress continues toward final completion of the clarifier project.
Sludge pit valves are now on site, and the contractor is prepared to proceed with installation. Once installation is successfully completed, the clarifier will be filled and tested as part of the final commissioning process.
The contractor is to correct the previously identified minor sag in the aerial bridge.
Next steps include the substantial completion site visit by Westwood and the electrical subconsultant, development of the punch list, and receipt of final closeout documentation from the contractor. At this time, there are no schedule changes reported.
• NEDERLAND SEWER LINE REHABILITATION PLANNING (WESTERN 20% OF THE CITY)
Phase 1 (area) video review continues to show very few blockages. Phase 1 design remains pending completion of the final hydraulic study, which will determine whether any system upsizing is necessary.
Phase 2 (area) review remains underway, with additional video inspections continuing. Some lines are inaccessible due to debris or access issues, and city staff coordination is occurring to secure access where needed.
• NEDERLAND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM STUDY (80% OF CITY SEWER SYSTEM)
Significant progress has been made on the city sanitary sewer system study which will be used for future rehabilitation planning. (This is separate from the western 20% rehab project above this one.)
Smoke testing and manhole inspections have been completed. Flow monitoring remains underway and is scheduled for completion later this month. Real-time monitoring data, including recent wet weather events, is now being used to evaluate system performance.
The hydraulic model of the City’s collection system has been built and calibrated by SPI for dry weather conditions, with wet weather flow analysis now in progress.
• NEDERLAND WASTEWATER LIFT STATIONS - REHABILITATION PLANNING
Progress continues on rehabilitation planning for the Canal Avenue and Nederland Avenue wastewater lift stations.
System curve calculations and preliminary valve and force main layouts are underway, with coordination occurring to incorporate flow and service area data into pump design.
The 30% design milestone has shifted slightly but is not expected to impact the overall schedule.
• NEDERLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) - FACILITY ASSESSMENT
The facility-wide condition assessment remains underway.
The project team continues evaluating existing wastewater treatment infrastructure and developing preliminary rehabilitation recommendations.
An electrical subconsultant field review remains pending, with a preliminary recommendations meeting expected with the City in mid to late May.
This assessment will help establish a long-term roadmap for wastewater plant rehabilitation and capital improvements.
• NEDERLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) - CENTRIFUGE REPLACEMENT PLANNING
Planning continues for the centrifuge replacement.
Coordination remains underway with electrical and structural consultants, as well as equipment vendors, to confirm centrifuge sizing, polymer equipment requirements, and system layout recommendations.
Preliminary plan development has begun using existing as-built and survey data.
A meeting is expected later this month to review recommendations and continue moving toward equipment procurement this summer pending city budgeting.
• ALLEN MEADOWS DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
Progress continues on planning for Allen Meadows drainage improvements aimed at reducing major flooding near the Avenue N and 17th Street cul-de-sac.
During the past month, topographic surveying was completed, design analysis for both existing and proposed 100-year storm event conditions was completed, and coordination continued with Entergy, TxDOT, Drainage District No. 7, and pipeline stakeholders.
Proposed easement planning for the storm sewer alignment is also underway.
Next steps include final easement preparation, continued permitting coordination, and preparation of plans for City review.
• SHELLY DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Planning is underway for drainage improvements for Shelly Drive.
Surveying has been completed, the 75% preliminary plan set has been finalized, and preliminary easement descriptions are expected this May.
The next phase will involve coordination with adjacent property owners regarding easement needs so final design work can proceed.
This project is intended to improve drainage capacity and reduce localized flooding concerns in the area.
• HARDY AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Engineering/planning work continues on the Hardy Avenue drainage improvement project, which is focused on strengthening drainage infrastructure and enhancing long term stormwater management in the area.
Boundary reconstruction work is currently underway to establish preliminary easement locations. Once easement alignment is finalized through coordination with the affected property owner, the engineering team anticipates completing the 95% preliminary plan set for review by the City and Drainage District No. 7.
• NEDERLAND STREET & SIDEWALK REPAIRS
Planning work is underway for targeted street, concrete, and sidewalk spot repairs across multiple areas of the city as part of the 2026 effort.
The HMAC (asphalt) roadway rehabilitation project includes planned mill, base repair, and overlay work on:
2,200 linear feet of Avenue G (S. 27th to S. 33rd)
1,923 linear feet of South 35th (Nederland Avenue to Hardy Avenue)
1,700 linear feet of Avenue E (Highway 69 to Hardy Avenue
2,625 linear feet of Holmes Road (Viterbo to Beauxart Garden Rd)
For a combined total of approximately 8,448 linear feet of HMAC (asphalt) roadway improvements.
The concrete pavement repair program includes targeted panel and curb replacements along portions of:
North 27th (Nederland Avenue to Helena)
South 27th (Avenue H to Highway 365)
Hardy Avenue (Nederland Avenue to Avenue A)
Replacement of the Recreation Center driveway entrance.
For sidewalk improvements, City staff have already identified and marked candidate spot repair locations for this year, and are now incorporating those locations into final plans. This year’s focus is on targeted spot repairs for significant defects. As part of future planning, the city is also evaluating expanded sidewalk improvements in 2027, including longer continuous sidewalk replacements, improved connectivity between existing segments, and installation of additional ADA-compliant ramps where needed to enhance accessibility across the community.
NEW INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AS OF MAY 18th, 2026:
• NEDERLAND WATER PLANT FILTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
A new water infrastructure project is in planning phase for the replacement of critical filter equipment at the Nederland Water Plant.
This project includes replacement of internal components across all five existing water plant filters, including piping, valves, filter media, underdrain systems, backwash piping modifications, control upgrades, chemical piping improvements, protective coatings, and associated electrical work.
Engineering design, surveying, permitting, and bid preparation services are now underway. The project will also incorporate construction staging planning to help maintain plant operations during the improvement process.
This project represents a significant investment in long term water system reliability and treatment performance.
• NEDERLAND WATER PLANT CLARIFIER #2 REHABILITATION
With the Clarifier #1 rehabilitation project nearing completion, planning is now underway for the rehabilitation of Clarifier #2 at the Nederland Water Plant.
This project includes rehabilitation and replacement of critical clarifier components, including the influent flocculation well, drive and motor systems, agitator, rake arms, piping modifications, protective coatings, metal repairs, and full electrical upgrades.
Additional operational improvements are also planned, including modifications to access walkways and installation of new flow isolation features to improve long term maintenance access and operational flexibility.
This project continues the City’s phased investment in modernizing critical water treatment infrastructure.
• NEDERLAND WATER PLANT CHEMICAL FEED STATION IMPROVEMENTS
A new project is also in planning phase to modernize the chemical feed infrastructure at the Nederland Water Plant.
Planned improvements include demolition and replacement of existing chemical metering pump skids, chemical bulk tanks, associated piping, and installation of upgraded duplex chemical metering systems, day tanks, and supporting electrical improvements.
These upgrades are intended to improve system reliability, operational efficiency, and long term performance of the City’s water treatment operations.
Conclusion:
Both these existing and new infrastructure projects represent a major investment and approach to the core infrastructure that supports our community.
Supporting documentation for these projects can be found at the link below; pages 104-192:
http://nederlandtx.us/NederlandPublic/DocView.aspx?id=118069&dbid=0&repo=Nederland
Respectfully,
Britton Jones
[email protected]
