Austin Water is moving to spend nearly $42 million on a 143-acre property for its operations, as the utility aims to consolidate and improve its facilities citywide.

The big picture

City Council will vote Aug. 28 to advance the purchase of more than 2 million square feet home to office, industrial, storage and parking space. If approved, the deal will be funded through the utility's budget.

The acquisition of 6500 Tracor Lane would include land on both sides of US 183 adjacent to an existing emergency medical services training facility and The Salvation Army's homeless shelter for women and children. It's also next to the Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant currently undergoing a $1 billion-plus expansion .

The new property will support Austin Water's short- and long-term need

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