The City of Tallahassee

Projects

To keep pace with area growth and meet the expanding needs of residents, improvements of all kinds are occurring across our community. The City of Tallahassee’s commitment to innovative infrastructure is highlighted on the map below. From ensuring that our drinking water continues to be of the highest quality to the efficient management of our wasterwater and stormwater facilities, to roadway and sidewalk projects to electric reliability enhancements, city crews are working to keep the Capital City thriving. More than asphalt and pipes – the progress we’re making today will help ensure our region continues to prosper for future generations.

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Weems Road Projects

Weems Road Project - Aerial view of Weems Road at Upper Lake Lafayette Nutrient Reduction Facility

As part of the City of Tallahassee’s commitment to investing in its infrastructure, on Monday, April 29, crews began construction of a new two-lane road that will extend Weems Road from Mahan Drive to Capital Circle via a connection at Automotive Way. Once completed, this new route will help alleviate traffic in the area near the Capital Circle and Mahan Drive intersection.

Water Module Replacement Project

The City's AMI metering vendor, Honeywell, is providing a supervised crew of technicians to perform warranty replacement of water meter modules throughout the City's service area.

Glendale Neighborhood Drainage Improvement Project

As part of continued efforts to invest in and enhance area infrastructure, the City of Tallahassee is implementing the Glendale Neighborhood Drainage Improvement Project.

Sewer Over Septic

Residents can help protect local springs and upgrade their wastewater system for free thanks to Sewer Over Septic grants. For a limited time, the State of Florida through the City of Tallahassee will fund the entire cost of connecting eligible properties to the City's sewer system and abandoning the septic tank—saving you thousands of dollars!

North Monroe Street Sewer and Water Project

Crews have completed work to upgrade water and sewer mains along North Monroe Street between John Knox Road and Thomasville Road. This project replaced the existing pipes, which were 50-60 years old and nearing the end of their reliable service life, and helps ensure the City of Tallahassee continues to provide high quality water and sewer service to businesses and residents in this area. The City made these needed upgrades in advance of a planned FDOT paving project that will occur later this year.

Short Street Stormwater Outfall Project

In its continued dedication to enhance the drainage, water, and sewer infrastructure in your neighborhood, the City of Tallahassee is implementing the Short Street Stormwater Outfall Project. This project is estimated to start winter of 2018.

Southside Infrastructure Improvements

Upcoming infrastructure projects, from new sidewalks to water/sewer upgrades and more are underway near FAMU Way, the Bond community, Red Arrow Road, McCaskill Avenue/Iamonia Street, Lake Bradford Road/Gamble Street and Orange Avenue/Liberty Park neighborhood.

Sewer and Water Improvements

The City of Tallahassee intends to construct water and/or sewer improvements on portions of East Georgia, East Carolina, North Meridian and Beard streets. The planned project will include a replacement of water and/or wastewater facilities within the project limits and the addition of fire hydrants. Following the utility work, the affected roadways will be resurfaced. The City plans to solicit bids for this project in fall 2017, with construction anticipated to begin early 2018. Once started, the department anticipates seven months for project construction. The project’s estimated cost is $1.5 million.

Click here for a map of the area. For more information, please contact Joshua Logan by phone at 891-6191 or by email Joshua.Logan@talgov.com

Market District Multi-Purpose Stormwater Project

To keep pace with growth and improve the quality of stormwater flowing to Lake Jackson, upgrades to the area's stormwater system are necessary. This infrastructure work creates an opportunity to enhance Sense of Place efforts already underway in the Market District. Here you'll find current concept plans, information and a feedback form. Your input will help shape this project and the future of our community..

Substation 12 Reliability Project

This project will provide increased reliability to the current system and will provide power to Substation 12 if a storm or other event impacts the current transmission feed.

FAMU Way

The FAMU Way Extension Project will create a new east-west roadway between the current end of FAMU Way at Wahnish Way and Lake Bradford Road and includes enhancements to the existing FAMU Way corridor. The project will be completed in three phases.

Your Penny, Your Projects

On November 4, 2014, voters overwhelmingly supported the extension of the penny sales tax. This website is designed to help you better understand how the penny sales tax works and what to expect in the future.