Water Tower Projects
Project Summary
On this page, we will provide updates on all water tower projects.
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Project Quick Facts
Project Overview:
This ongoing project tracker will address all water tower related projects. Please check the Updates Tab to see what projects are currently active.
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The department maintains 12 water wells which provide drinking water to the city’s water grid, and 8 water towers which maintain water pressure across the system. On this page, we will provide updates on all water tower repainting projects.
November 5, 2024
Well #12 Generator
Well #12 had its generator delivered at the same time as Well #11, but additional work was needed to make it compatible with the system. The generator is now up and running for Well #12.
September 13, 2024
Well #11 Generator
Well #11 has had its generator delivered and installed on-site.
July 12, 2024
Engineering for Tower #9
Staff has selected and met with Olsson Engineering for the design of Tower #9. Olsson is currently putting together a scope of work. Construction of this tower should go out to bid in early 2025.
May 15, 2024
Painting of Water Tower #6 & #7
May 15th: The bidding process for the water tower painting projects has closed. Staff is in the process of reviewing all bids now.
July 12th: Following the review of bids, staff has selected Hogan’s Painting & Sandblasting for the painting project. However, given the bids provided, only Tower #6 will be painted this year. Tower #7 will be pushed to 2025.
August 2nd: Tower #6 has been sandblasted and repainted.
April 9, 2024
Painting of Water Tower #7
Water Tower #7 was constructed in 2011 off of North Street. It holds 1-Million gallons. It currently has the original paint and older style Nixa Public Schools logo on it. On April 8th, Council approved a resolution to update this tower with a new paint job and place the current Nixa Utilities Logo on one side and the Nixa Eagle on the other side of the Tower. Further updates will be provided as this project moves forward. Due to bid pricing, Tower #7 repainting will be pushed to 2025.
Tower #7:
 
April 9, 2024
Painting of Water Tower #6
Water Tower #6 was constructed in 2008 off of Tracker Road. It holds 750,000 gallons. It currently has the original paint and older style chamber of commerce logo on it. On April 8th, Council approved a resolution to update this tower with a new paint job and place the current Nixa Utilities Logo on the Tower. Further updates will be provided as this project moves forward.
Tower #6:
April 9, 2024
Engineering for Tower 9
Well #12 was acquired through the RDE Water System Purchase. It is located off of Tracker Road on Ashley Drive. It currently has a 250,000-gallon storage tank and booster pump station for water storage and pressure. It is an outdated system that currently requires constant maintenance and upkeep. Through the 2023 Water Masterplan, it was determined that a new 1-Million gallon composite water tower would be needed to improve reliability and storage capacity of the RDE system. Council approved a resolution on April 8th, allowing the City of Nixa to seek out engineering firms to design and oversee the construction of this new water tower. Further updates will be provided as this project moves forward.
Existing 250,000-Gallon Storage Tank:
April 9, 2024
Generators for Wells 11 & 12
April 9th: Wells 11 & 12 were acquired with the RDE & Tuscany Hills Water System Purchase. Neither system currently has a backup generator to keep the wells running during a power outage. Through cooperative bids, Norton Power Systems has provided a price of $75,790 for Well 11 and $96,220 for Well 12. The pricing includes purchasing and installation of the generators. On April 8th, the City Council approved the contract. The City of Nixa has since ordered the generators and are waiting for them to ship. An update will be provided when they are shipped and installed.
August 23rd:Â Generators have been shipped to the City of Nixa and crews are working on installation.
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March 29, 2024
SCADA System for Wells & Towers
This is a complete replacement & upgrade for a new SCADA system to control water production from the city’s wells and towers. This includes upgraded control systems at all locations as well as new computer and software data and control operations.
All design, bidding, and contract work is complete. Work has begun on the control aspects and functions.
December 29, 2023
Water Tower #1 Repaint Complete
Nixa’s first water tower, which had numerous layers of old lead-based paint, has been sandblasted and repainted. Worldwide Industries Corporation did a great job for Nixa Utilities to extend the life of Nixa’s first water tower for many years.
November 2, 2023
Tuscany Hills Water Tower
Worldwide Industries Corporation has cleaned, sanitized, and painted the water tower which should last for many years.
June 5, 2023
Water Tower #1 Update
Planning for this project is complete, and bids go out to contractors this week.
