KILLEEN, Texas (Jan. 9, 2026) – The Killeen City Council approved a memorandum and resolution during its Jan. 6 meeting authorizing a letter of agreement with Rice Inspection Inc. to provide construction inspection services for the Lift Station No. 6 rehabilitation and expansion project.
The agreement is in an amount not to exceed $161,688 and includes inspection services throughout construction to ensure work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
The city’s wastewater system includes approximately 620 miles of wastewater collection mains and interceptors. Lift stations are used to pump wastewater to higher elevations so gravity flow can resume toward wastewater treatment plants. Due to varying topography, Killeen operates 20 lift stations across its service area.
According to the city’s 2025 Water and Wastewater Master Plan, several lift stations require expansion to maintain operational flexibility and accommodate future peak wet weather flows. Lift stations No. 1, No. 6, No. 20, No. 22, and No. 23 were identified as needing capacity improvements.
Lift stations No. 1, No. 2 and No. 6 collectively convey approximately 70% of the city’s daily wastewater flow to the North and South wastewater treatment plants and are considered critical infrastructure. Lift station No. 6 was shown to be operating within 75% of its rated capacity.
The Lift Station No. 6 project includes rehabilitation and expansion to increase capacity from 17 million gallons to 24 million gallons per day, improving reliability and supporting future service demands. Construction inspection services are a standard component of capital improvement projects and help protect public investment by monitoring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
On Oct. 21, 2025, City Council awarded Bell Contractors a $6.96 million contract for Lift Station No. 6, scheduled for completion in 2027. Design for Lift Station No. 1 is complete, with construction bids planned after Lift Station No. 6 is finished.
For more information on the 2025 Water and Wastewater Master Plan, visit the Water and Sewer webpage at killeentexas.gov/water. A recap of the City Council meeting and agenda is available at killeentexas.gov/council.
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