Groundbreaking for $22M Hurricane-Resilient Operations Building at Southwest Water Reclamation Facility 6-3-26
Season 2 Episode 2091 · Jun 04, 03:05 PM
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Broadcast live on 96.7 FM and RadioStPete.com. St. Petersburg broke ground on a $22.2 million, three-story operations building at the Southwest Water Reclamation Facility on June 3, 2026, marking a major step in the city’s St. Pete Agile Resilience (SPAR) program.
Purpose and Design
The new 15,000-square-foot facility is elevated 22 feet above sea level, exceeding the city’s goal of protecting critical infrastructure from a 15-foot storm surge Yahoo+1. It is designed to withstand future hurricanes and severe weather, serving as both a storm-resistant workspace and a safe shelter for utility staff during emergencies. #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete.
Purpose and Design
The new 15,000-square-foot facility is elevated 22 feet above sea level, exceeding the city’s goal of protecting critical infrastructure from a 15-foot storm surge Yahoo+1. It is designed to withstand future hurricanes and severe weather, serving as both a storm-resistant workspace and a safe shelter for utility staff during emergencies. #stpete #stpetefl #tampabay #radio #radiostpete.