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City estimates up to $3 billion to replace the Hollywood Road plant
Assistant City Manager Donny Hooper called the up-to-$3 billion figure a rough estimate based on similar-sized facilities and cited TCEQ's 75/90 capacity rule; the plant was operating at 75% of capacity. City Manager Grayson Path said the City was considering bonds or low-interest loans. A rate study was expected by November 2025.[1]
What the sources say
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As described by the City in May 2025, TCEQ's 75/90 rule requires a city to plan for expansion or upgrades when average daily flow reaches 75% of capacity for three consecutive months, and to get TCEQ permission to begin work at 90%. Hollywood Road was reported operating at 75% of capacity and unable to be shut down for long periods for maintenance.[1]
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Donny Hooper, Assistant City Manager; Grayson Path, City Manager: Assistant City Manager Donny Hooper said: "I know these are sticker shock numbers" and "The only path forward that we can find is to replace Hollywood Road." City Manager Grayson Path said: "There's not really any free money out there."[1]
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ABC7 reported in May 2025 that June 2023 flood damage had cost the City over $4 million so far; groundbreaking on Hollywood Road II was planned for 2027 (projection), and a rate study was expected by November 2025.[1]
- Flood damage cost usd min
- $4,000,000