Construction inflation and market challenges are delaying the reconstruction and expansion of the Gilbert’s North Water Treatment Plant and driving its cost up, officials said.
Project Manager Jeanne Jensen outlined what the project team has done to address those issues at the Gilbert town retreat Thursday, an annual meeting of council and staff that looks at important issues for the town to address in the coming year.
The plant’s cost now projects to be $545 million and completion is anticipated for end of February 2026. The town broke ground on the project in March. Original cost projections were for $457 million in construction
