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Columbia Approves $12 Million Wastewater Deal With Spring Hill, Could Bring $62 Million in Revenue

Issue #837

October 14, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

🌤 Columbia’s Wednesday Weather - Partly sunny w/ high of 88, low of 66

📰 Columbia Approves $12 Million Wastewater Deal With Spring Hill, Could Bring $62 Million in Revenue

🎉 10/17: Celebrate Ted’s Sporting Goods 71st Anniversary w/ Giveaways, Food & More

🗓 MEGA List of Upcoming Events!

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

🗓 Know of Some Local Events Not Listed? Send us the Details!

Columbia Approves $12 Million Wastewater Deal With Spring Hill, Could Bring $62 Million in Revenue

From the City of Columbia’s post today…

The City of Columbia has approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Spring Hill to participate in a mutually beneficial regional wastewater infrastructure project. The project supports both communities while bringing significant revenue and infrastructure investment to Columbia.

“Spring Hill had a need. Columbia answered the call. Both cities will benefit,” said Mayor Chaz Molder. “This agreement is a great example of what can be accomplished when local governments work together in a thoughtful and responsible way. Columbia is able to assist a neighboring community while also securing important infrastructure investment that will benefit our residents for years to come.”

Under the agreement, Spring Hill will fund the full $12 million construction and improvement project. Of that investment, $9 million will fund the infrastructure required to connect Spring Hill’s existing wastewater system to the City of Columbia’s wastewater system. Spring Hill will be responsible for funding and maintaining that infrastructure from its existing treatment plant to the point of connection with Columbia. The remaining $3 million will fund upgrades to Columbia’s Carter’s Creek Pike Pump Station.

“This agreement represents a mutually beneficial partnership and an important investment in Columbia’s wastewater infrastructure,” said City Manager Tony Massey. “Mayor Molder is to be recognized for his leadership in identifying an opportunity for Columbia to help a neighboring community. This is truly a sound partnership.”

As part of the agreement, Columbia will accept between 500,000 and 1.5 million gallons of wastewater per day from Spring Hill for treatment. Service will begin only after Columbia’s new wastewater treatment plant and the required pump station improvements are complete.

“This agreement allows the Department to make strategic upgrades to our collection system, allowing us to continue providing good-quality service to our ratepayers and to be good neighbors,” said Wastewater Department Director Donnie Boshers.

Columbia’s new wastewater treatment plant is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in 2027. The new plant will increase the City’s treatment capacity to 17 million gallons per day. The expanded capacity positions Columbia well to enter into this regional partnership and support a neighboring community. It will also generate significant new revenue. Spring Hill is projected to pay the City between $21 million and $62 million over 10 years for wastewater treatment, depending on volume.

This agreement reflects Columbia’s continued commitment to responsible infrastructure planning, regional cooperation, and partnerships that create long-term value for the community.

10/17: Celebrate Ted’s Sporting Goods 71st Anniversary w/ Giveaways, Food & More

Celebrate Ted's Sporting Goods' 71st Anniversary with them on Saturday, October 17th.

Here’s the rundown of all the happenings:

Saturday October 17, 2026

11-1 - Food, music & fun 
11:30-12:30 - Live drawings for dozens of prizes including a $100 Ted’s gift certificate
12:00 - Community photo - wear your Ted’s gear!

Friday & Saturday - For every $25 you spend, get 1 entry for a Turtlebox Ranger! 

50% off all sales items in store to celebrate!

Grab your family, call your friends and head downtown to be part of our favorite Hometown Tradition! Look forward to seeing you guys Saturday! 

Making friends as an adult is weirdly hard. Maybe this will help… Join the What’s Up Columbia! Dinner Club on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 PM. We’ll match you with five people for dinner at a downtown restaurant, then all the tables meet up at a surprise after-party. Book your seat here.

Upcoming Local Events

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Wednesday, October 14th

Thursday, October 15th

Friday, October 16th

Saturday, October 17th

Sunday, October 18th

👇 Click the Links to Learn About our Local Business Sponsors! 👇

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, October 15
Todd Ciprian - Tito’s, 6-9 PM
Rett Stocstill - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30-9 PM

Friday, October 16
TBA - The Spot: Burgers & Beer, 5-8 PM
Ben Guidry - Buck & Board, 6-8 PM
Stevierock - Acapulco Mexican Grill, 6:30-8:30 PM
Nick Bentley - Grinder’s Switch Winery, 7-9 PM
Tom & Robert - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7-9 PM
Kathy Troccoli - The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
Bird and the Bear - Whiskey Alley Saloon, 7:30-9 PM
Second Chance Bluegrass - Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM
Brandon Bartley - Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8-11 PM

Saturday, October 17
Ben Daniel - Keg Springs Winery, 2-5 PM
The Vineyard Sessions - Natchez Hills Vineyard, 2-5 PM
Martin Lane - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3-7 PM
Maury County Community Band - Riverwalk Park, 3 PM
Open Mic - Grinder’s Switch Winery, 4-7 PM
Box of Rox - Hampshire Hills Distillery, 5-9 PM
Mt Pleasant Music on the Porch Series - Delta Recovery, 6-9 PM
Stevierock Acoustic Duo - McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7-9 PM
Curated Writers Round - The Bourbon Gospel, 7:30 PM
Sarah Morey & Kolton Armstrong - Puckett’s, 7:30-9 PM

Sunday, October 18
The Sins - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 1-5 PM

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