Ferrovial's subsidiary Webber won a contract to build the Mary's Creek Water Reclamation Facility in western Fort Worth. The facility will process 10 million gallons of water per day once operational, with construction scheduled to begin in November 2026 and completion expected by summer 2030.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Water reclamation facility contract$538 million12Who pays or receives it: City of Fort Worth
Water reclamation facility contract$537.9 million3Who pays or receives it: City of Fort Worth
Who's involved
Ferrovialsubsidiary Webber awarded contract
City of Fort Worthproject partner
Ignacio GastonCEO of Ferrovial Construction
The facts
Ferrovial's subsidiary Webber will deliver Mary's Creek Water Reclamation Facility in Fort Worth.3
Facility designed to process 10 million gallons of water per day once operational.3
Greenfield facility will be built in western Fort Worth.3
Construction scheduled to begin November 2026, completion expected summer 2030.3
Facility will expand wastewater treatment capacity and provide reclaimed water for industrial and irrigation uses.3
Project scope includes equalization and peak-flow storage basins, preliminary treatment systems, bioreactors and advanced wastewater treatment equipment.3
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Ignacio Gaston, CEO of Ferrovial Construction Ferrovial is proud to work with City of Fort Worth on infrastructure supporting region's long-term growth.3
Ferrovial Project will strengthen long-term water reliability and improve sustainability in the community.3
Where the sources disagree
Contract value $538 million per [1, 2]; $537.9 million per [3]
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Ferrovial awarded $538 million water reclamation facility project in Texas
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