FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – Fredericksburg’s multi-year upgrade of its wastewater treatment plant continues to move forward, with city officials reporting steady progress on financing and construction—and more than $105 million in grants secured to ease the burden on local taxpayers.
At a May 27 City Council work session, members reviewed the project’s timeline, scope, and estimated $185.6 million total cost.
The city initially faced a January 1, 2026, deadline to meet state nutrient reduction requirements. However, Fredericksburg successfully lobbied for an extension to January 1, 2030, gaining more time amid pandemic-related delays and cost hikes.