Riviera Beach utility board: GMP negotiations put plant price at $280M; overall project pegged near $400M, staff warns residents to expect rate increases Officials said GMP 5 negotiations put the treatment-plant portion at about $280 million, with conveyance and ancillary work pushing the total project to roughly $400 million; staff and outside advisers warned the cost will likely require higher utility rates unless grant or loan offset is secured.

Riviera Beach's utility board reports a staggering $280 million price tag for a new water treatment plant, with potential rate hikes looming for residents.

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Riviera Beach residents demand transparency on water rate increases and funding allocations Residents propose shifting stormwater fees to taxes for potential savings and increased transparency in funding.

Riviera Beach residents are pushing for transparency and potential savings as they propose shifting stormwater fees to property taxes amid rising utility costs.

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