CDM Smith Selected to Deliver $154 M Progressive DB for Tampa Bay Water

TAMPA, Fla.—CDM Smith is excited to announce the firm's selection by Veolia Water North America, a market leader in water operations partnerships, to upgrade and expand the Tampa Bay Water Regional Surface Water Treatment Plant (SWTP). CDM Smith will deliver a $154 million progressive design-build project for an increased capacity from 90 to 110 million gallons of water per day to meet the needs of the Tampa Bay region’s growing population. The contacts for these services, including the contract between Tampa Bay Water and Veolia, and Veolia and CDM Smith, were signed in record time, less than 60 days from notice to proceed, due to extraordinary efforts of each of these partners.

Tampa Bay Water delivers high-quality drinking water to 2.5 million people in Florida. With region’s population rapidly growing in recent years, Tampa Bay Water’s Regional SWTP requires an increase in capacity while maintaining continual operations. In partnership with the plant operator Veolia, CDM Smith will design and build this new phase of expansion to enhance the availability, reliability and sustainability of the Regional SWTP and the long-term water supply needs for the region through 2040.

CDM Smith was the original designer of the Tampa Bay Water facility in the early 2000s and designer of the first plant expansion in 2010. The project is planned for completion by January 2027.

"We were chosen by Veolia for our innovative PDB approach, strong client relationships, and successful history with this facility," said Tim Smith, client service leader for the effort. “Our approach will focus on plant operations and water delivery, delivering enhancements that are cost competitive, robust, reliable, promote easy operation and improve operational flexibility.”

CDM Smith is a privately owned engineering and construc­tion firm providing legendary client service and smart solutions in water, environment, trans­porta­tion, energy, and facilities. Passionate about our work and invested in each other, we are inspired to think and driven to solve the world’s envi­ron­men­tal and infra­struc­ture challenges.