Mustang Advances Water Wastewater and Road Projects to Support Fast Growth

Mustang Advances Water Wastewater and Road Projects to Support Fast Growth

Mustang continues to invest heavily in the core infrastructure required to keep pace with one of the fastest-growing communities in Canadian County. Recent projects focus on water capacity, wastewater upgrades, and key roadway improvements.

Major Waterline and Metering Investments

Construction continues on a three-mile, 16-inch waterline along State Highway 152 that will better serve the west side of the city. The project is well advanced and forms part of a broader effort to expand water system capacity as residential development continues.

The Mustang Improvement Authority also received a $6.11 million loan from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board earlier this year to replace more than 8,000 existing water meters with a modern automated metering infrastructure (AMI) system. The new system will improve accuracy, reduce water loss, and give customers near real-time access to usage data through a customer portal. Officials say the upgrade will help the city manage demand more efficiently and reduce the volume of water that must be treated and discharged.

Additional groundwater treatment units are being installed on wells 5 and 6 to increase production capacity and maintain water quality standards.

Wastewater and Street Work Moving Forward

Wastewater system improvements include the recent completion of lift station expansions and ongoing work on the sewer outfall line and belt filter press replacement at the treatment plant. These projects are designed to keep pace with increasing flows from new housing.

On the transportation side, crews are performing an overlay on Southwest 89th Street between Mustang Road and Czech Hall Road. Intermittent lane closures are expected through the end of July. Longer-term plans call for further widening of Southwest 89th and intersection improvements to handle growing traffic volumes.

The city has also received a $560,000 federal Air Quality Grant through the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments for signal synchronization work that will improve traffic flow and reduce emissions along key corridors.

Parks and Quality-of-Life Focus

City leaders recently proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month, highlighting Mustang’s ten parks and encouraging residents to use the amenities. Ongoing multimodal trail planning and smaller park improvements continue to expand recreation options as the community grows.

Managing Growth Responsibly

Mustang’s rapid expansion has made infrastructure capacity a top priority for both the City Council and the Mustang Improvement Authority. By advancing water, sewer, and road projects now, city officials aim to avoid service constraints that could slow future residential and commercial development.

Residents can expect temporary traffic impacts and occasional water-pressure fluctuations while construction continues this summer. City staff continue to post updates on specific project timelines and affected areas.

The combination of major utility upgrades, roadway work, and steady park investment reflects Mustang’s practical approach to supporting growth while protecting the quality of services residents expect.