The Town of Lady Lake has been awarded a $1 million State of Florida appropriation to support the next phase of improvements to the Town’s Water Reclamation Facility.
The state funding, secured with the support of State Rep. Nan Cobb and State Sen. Keith Truenow, will help advance Phase III of the Water Reclamation Facility expansion, a critical infrastructure project designed to accommodate Lady Lake’s growth while protecting the region’s water resources. Rep. Nann Cobb presented the check to Mayor Ed Freeman and Public Works Director C.T. Eagle during Monday’s Town Commission meeting.
Phase III of the project calls for expanding the facility’s treatment capacity to 3 million gallons per day, implementing advanced wastewater treatment and increasing the Town’s reclaimed water capabilities. The improvements are intended to address capacity constraints, enhance nutrient removal and support compliance with the Silver Springs and Upper Ocklawaha Basin Management Action Plans.
The funding will support engineering design and permitting for the expansion, including engineering drawings, technical specifications and permit applications needed to prepare the project for construction.
Once completed, the expansion will provide additional wastewater treatment capacity for existing customers as well as future residential and commercial development. The project is expected to serve Lady Lake’s existing and incoming residents while also benefiting surrounding communities through improved protection of groundwater, springs and surface waters.
“We are extremely grateful to Rep. Cobb, Sen. Truenow, and our state partners for recognizing the importance of investing in the infrastructure that supports Lady Lake’s future,” said Town Manager Bill Lawrence. “This funding allows us to continue planning responsibly for the growth we know is coming.”
The project is currently in the planning phase. The funding request identifies an anticipated construction start of July 2027, with completion estimated for late 2029. Ongoing operation and maintenance will be supported through the Town’s Wastewater Utility Enterprise Fund.
