Madera begins $1.9M upgrade to wastewater facility

Madera has launched a $1.9 million upgrade to one of its most heavily used wastewater facilities, a project city officials say is part of a long-term effort to modernize core infrastructure and maintain dependable service for residents and businesses.

The Fairgrounds Lift Station, south of Cleveland Avenue near the Madera Fairgrounds, moves about 30 percent of the city’s sewer flows. Much of the existing equipment dates back several decades, and the planned improvements will replace components that are now outdated and difficult to service.

“This site has been a workhorse for nearly 50 years,” City Manager Arnoldo Rodriguez said. “If we want systems that operate reliably around the clock, we have to update them at the right moment. This is that moment.”