Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to mark the completion of the new Thickening and Dewatering Facilities at the County’s Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The event, scheduled for 10 a.m., will also include Raquel Regalado, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) Deputy Director Marisela Aranguiz-Cueto, and representatives from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The upgrades are part of WASD’s $8.9 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and represent the largest construction contract completed in the department’s history when combined with similar improvements at the South District Wastewater Treatment Plant. The total investment for both Central and South District facilities exceeds $210 million.
The new facilities use advanced centrifuge and gravity belt thickener technology to rapidly remove water from sludge, reducing processing time from days to seconds. These improvements increase operational efficiency, lower costs, enhance odor control, and improve water quality — protecting Biscayne Bay and ensuring reliable wastewater service for the growing community.
Event Details:
- Who: Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Raquel Regalado (D7), WASD Deputy Director Marisela Aranguiz-Cueto, and representatives from the Florida DEP
- What: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Thickening and Dewatering Facilities
- When: March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
- Where: Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant, 3989 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149
