City of Enid's Kaw Lake Water Supply Treatment Facility | Ribbon Cutting | 8/21/26

The City of Enid held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 21, 2026, to mark the completion of the Kaw Lake Water Supply Treatment Facility, a major infrastructure project more than a decade in the making. The meeting featured acknowledgments of key city officials, engineers, contractors, and community partners who contributed to the project. The facility, designed to provide 10.5 million gallons of water per day with expansion capacity to 21 million gallons, is part of a regional water supply system serving Enid and surrounding communities, including Vance Air Force Base. Funding was secured through a dedicated sales tax and low-interest infrastructure financing, with over $436 million borrowed and significant savings realized for the community. The project utilized a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method, with Garver selected as the engineering firm and Garney as the construction contractor. Speakers emphasized the project's complexity, regional importance, and long-term benefits for economic development and water security. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were announced during the ceremony, but the discussion highlighted successful vendor partnerships and financial stewardship throughout the project.