North Redington Beach Lift Station 79 Replacement Project

Project Location

Lift Station 79 is located at 190 173rd Ave., North Redington Beach, FL 33708, adjacent to the Town Hall of the Town of North Redington Beach.

Project Overview

Replacement of Lift Station 79 is necessary because it is nearing the end of its useful life. Once the new lift station is built and is fully operational, construction will begin on the new rescue station that will also be built at the same location.

Lift Station 79 collects the wastewater from both the Towns of North Redington Beach and Redington Shores. The wastewater is pumped out of the lift station into the wastewater collection system that ends at the South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility.

Project Contact

The project team will keep residents informed as the project progresses through the construction phase. The public can stay informed about the project through multiple channels:

• Sign up for project alerts by texting “NRBLiftSta” to 888-777. Message and data rates apply.
• Sign up for Nextdoor to view project updates.
• Call Pinellas County Utilities Customer Services at (727) 464-4000.

Construction Schedule

Construction commenced in March 2022, with the project scheduled to take 11 months to complete. The contractor will work between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Night and weekend work may be needed on occasion. The construction schedule and duration may vary due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions.

Project Update

Posted April 25, 2022

A road closure will occur on 173rd Avenue. The closure will begin at 8 a.m., May 9, 2022, and is scheduled to re-open by Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.

The closure is necessary so that the new sanitary sewer system can be installed within the roadway for the new Pump Station.

The location of the closure will be just west of 2nd St. as shown on the below diagram.

Project Funding

The project is funded from Utilities Department Sewer Enterprise Funds and cost approximately $4.3 million.

Neighborhood Project Meeting Replay

For more detailed project information, please click the link below to watch the project information meeting that was recorded on March 23, 2022.

View the meeting recording

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lift Station Replacement Project?

Pinellas County Utilities is replacing Lift Station 79, a wastewater pump station located at the site of the Town Hall for the Town of North Redington Beach (190 173rd Ave., North Redington Beach, FL 33708). Lift Station 79 collects the wastewater from both the Town of North Redington Beach and the Town of Redington Shores. The wastewater is pumped out of the lift station into the wastewater collection system that ends at the South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility.

Why is the project needed?

The new lift station is necessary because the existing lift station is nearing the end of its useful life.

In addition, the existing location of the lift station and its electrical panels need to be relocated to properly integrate with the location of the future rescue station. Once the new lift station is built and is fully operational, construction will begin on the new rescue station that will also be built at the same location.

Who is responsible for the project?

The County selected the general contracting firm of Wharton Smith, Inc. to build the project. They have assembled a top-notch team with specialized experience to construct the project.

What about the new rescue station?

The new rescue station is a priority project. Due to limited space for both the rescue station and the lift station, the existing lift station needs to be relocated to a different site on the property first, to facilitate the construction of the rescue station. The construction of the rescue station is anticipated to start after the lift station is completed in early 2023.

How much will the lift station cost?

Construction of the lift station will cost approximately $4.3 million. Funding is from Utilities Department Sewer Enterprise Funds.

Will the project increase my utility fees?

No. This project is being funded with Utilities Department Sewer Enterprise Funds.

How will residents stay up to date on the project and who can they contact with questions?

The project team will keep residents informed as the project progresses through the construction phase. The public can stay informed about the project through multiple channels:

• Sign up for project alerts by texting “NRBLiftSta” to 888-777. Message and data rates apply.
• Sign up for Nextdoor to view project updates.
• Call Pinellas County Utilities Customer Services at (727) 464-4000.