# War Department Backs Corpus Christi Water-Line Replacement

A nearly **$17.8 million** U.S. Department of War grant is expected to cover most of the cost of replacing nearly century-old water lines in Corpus Christi’s Leopard Street and Up River Road areas. The City of Corpus Christi may issue procurement notices for design, construction, and related infrastructure work, but no solicitation timeline, contract details, or procurement contact is provided in the signal.

- The anticipated work creates potential municipal opportunities for water-infrastructure designers, construction contractors, and related service providers.
- Contractors can review City of Corpus Christi procurement notices for solicitations tied to the funded replacement work; the available information does not specify when opportunities will be released.
- The grant’s expected coverage of most project costs is relevant to firms assessing the likely scale and funding context of upcoming work, but the remaining project budget and procurement structure are not stated.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of War
- City of Corpus Christi

### Sources
- [Grant may cover majority of costs to replace century-old water lines](https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/our-water/2026/10/21/corpus-christi-water-lines-repair-construction-federal-grant/92360049007) - Corpus Christi Caller-Times