Completed Projects

Progress as Promised

In the past five years, the City of Smithville has spent more than $24 million dollars for the engineering and construction of multiple capital improvement projects. See below to view some of the capital improvement projects completed in this timespan.

Projects Completed in 2025

Emerald Ridge Playground

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Emerald Ridge Park is an updated neighborhood park that is now open and ready to serve over five surrounding neighborhoods. Designed with inclusivity and fun in mind, the park features the Volo Smart Play structure for ages 5–12, one of only two in Missouri, the first fully built in the state. With 20 connected activities, the Volo structure encourages creativity, movement, and exploration. Younger children have their own dedicated play structure designed for ages 2–5. Additional park features include a basketball court, shaded shelter, walking path, multiple swings, sensory play, and the We-Go-Swing—only the second of its kind in Missouri—designed for children who use wheelchairs. With ADA access, the park focuses on play for all abilities and ages. 

Bridge St. Streetscape

Streetscape Phase III

Streetscape improvements included pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Bridge Street from Church Street to First Street. The project includes a mill and overlay of the pavement, full sidewalk replacement, installation of crosswalk, signs, pedestrian lighting, brick accents, storm water improvements, decorative rail on bridge, bike arrows and “Share the Road” signage.

   
   
   

Projects Completed in 2024

Quincy Boulevard Improvements

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The project replaced the aging water main and provided a loop to the system. Public Works replaced all the water lines with 8” PVC piping. In addition to these waterline improvements, Public Works completed the mill and overlay of Quincy Boulevard. 
Sidewalks were also be added to the side of Quincy Boulevard. To improve the drainage in the area, new curbs and gutters were installed as 
well as new storm sewers which will improve stormwater runoff and control.

4th St and 4th Terr Improvements

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This project replaced an existing 2” water line with a new 8” water line. It included 
slip lining the sewer main and installed a utility access hole for future maintenance of sewer main. The City of Smithville reconstructed the road due to the utility construction process.







Stonebridge Stormwater Improvements 

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The Stonebridge Stormwater Improvements project included replacing existing pipes with a larger 48-inch pipe and adding new curb inlets to carry more water, road improvements, and adding erosion control (like rock lining and blankets). A basin was also built at the start of the system to hold and slow down stormwater before it enters the neighborhood. These upgrades will help reduce flooding in the Stonebridge area.

Bar Screen

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The wastewater treatment plant bar screen removes items which are non-organic or non-decomposable during the treatment process (including wipes or string). 
The new bar screen was installed and will filter out those materials before the material would reach the pump station.

 

Street Maintenance Program - Harborview

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In 2024, as part of the annual Street Maintenance Program, the City of Smithville completed mill and overlay work in the Harborview neighborhood. The project included approximately 17,452 square yards of mill and overlay, 480 linear feet of curb and gutter replacement, and base repairs where needed to improve roadway conditions and extend pavement life.



 Sidewalk Maintenance Program - Harborview

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In 2024, as part of the annual Sidewalk Improvement Program, the City of Smithville completed sidewalk repairs and replacements in the Harborview neighborhood. The project, which operates under a 50/50 cost-sharing arrangement with property owners, included the replacement of approximately 800 square feet of sidewalk and the installation of 5 ADA-compliant ramps to enhance accessibility and pedestrian safety in the area.

Sewer Rehabilitation Program

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The sewer line on Quincy Boulevard was "slip-lined" to prevent further root infestation and potential line collapse. A "blue sock" was heated and then hardened creating a liner inside the existing pipe. This rehabilitation process provides further strength and structural support within the sewer line. In addition, four manholes were rehabilitated, extending their service life and preventing potential leaks.

 

Smith's Fork Campground Road Improvement

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The campground roads at Smith’s Fork were in poor condition. In 2024, the City of Smithville completed the Smith’s Fork Campground Improvement Project. The project included approximately 3,485 linear feet of asphalt overlay on the campground roads and upgrades to several camping areas by converting gravel surfaces to asphalt. These improvements made the campground more accessible and easier to drive through, enhancing the overall experience for campers.

Projects Completed in 2023

Floating Aerator

Floating Aerator

The Wastewater Treatment Plant uses digestors during the wastewater treatment process. Digestor One is located where the 3 basins are close together. The old aerator system was removed and the project installed the new floating aerator system in its place. This project will improve the treatment process.

Raw Water Pump Station

Raw Water Pump Station

This project replaced the old Raw Water Pump Station, replaced the reducer, and butterfly valve. This infrastructure controls the flow of water from Smithville Lake to the pump station and provides a mechanism for mussel control at the raw water intake facility by using a copper ion system.

Sewer Rehabilitation - Quincy Blvd

Sewer Rehabilitation - Quincy Boulevard

The sewer line on Quincy Boulevard was "slip-lined" to prevent further root infestation and potential line collapse. A "blue sock" was heated and then hardened creating a liner inside the existing pipe. This rehabilitation process provides further strength and structural support within the sewer line. In addition, four manholes were rehabilitated, extending their service life and preventing potential leaks.

 

Winner Avenue Waterline Replacement

Winner Avenue Waterline Replacement

This project replaced the aging water main in this area which will improve utility service for customers along Winner Avenue. The water main was replaced with 8” PVC piping from the south end of Winner Avenue to Woods Street.
 

Projects Completed in 2022

Diamond Crest Neighborhood Park

Diamond Crest Neighborhood Park

The Diamond Crest Neighborhood Park Playground features a slide, play landscaping features, fencing, and sidewalks.

Annual Asphalt Overlay Program

Annual Asphalt Overlay Program

Asphalt mill and overlay was performed on Tillman Road (from Highway 92 to 144th Street) and Hospital Drive.

Downtown Streetscape Phase II

Downtown Streetscape Phase II

The Downtown Streetscape Phase II project continued the Phase I Streetscape theme by introducing brick streetscape, parking spaces, light poles/banners, sidewalk improvements, and stormwater drainage improvements along Main Street from Commercial Street to Liberty Road (ending at Heritage Park).

UV Lights Replacement (Wastewater Plant)

UV Lights Replacement

The wastewater treatment plant uses ultra-violet (UV) disinfection lights during the final treatment stage to eliminate coliform bacteria before discharging the effluent water into the Little Platte River. Replacement of the UV lights was mandatory and needed. 

Projects Completed in 2021

In the 2021 calendar year, the City of Smithville spent over $3.8 million dollars in capital improvement projects. See below for example projects completed in 2021. 

Rock Creek Subdivision/Coulter Addition Mill and Overlay

Rock Creek Subdivision Coulter Addition Mill and Overlay

Asphalt mill and overlay was performed on Rock Creek Subdivision/Coulter Addition roads and streets in the 2021 Annual Street Program.

Main Street Walking Trail

 Main Street Walking Trail

The Main Street Walking Trail is an 8 foot wide walking and biking path which extends from Heritage Park to Litton Way near Smithville Lake. The project received Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant funding from Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 

Basketball Court - Heritage Park

Basketball Court - Heritage Park

The Heritage Park basketball court provides a recreational opportunity to citizens and visitors in Downtown Smithville. The court was painted with Smithville blue and green themed colors and is a full size, regulation style court.



Slipline Sewer Program - Main Street

 Slipline Sewer Program - Main Street

The sewer line on Main Street was "slip-lined" to prevent further root infestation and potential line collapse. A "white sock" was heated and then hardened (creating the liner shown in the photo) to provide further strength and structural support within the sewer line.

Diamond Crest Neighborhood Splashpad

Diamond Crest Neighborhood Splashpad

The Diamond Crest Neighborhood splashpad helps residents and visitors to cool off with water spray features during a hot summer day.

City Hall Interior Renovation

City Hall Interior Renovation

 
The City Hall renovation included the reconfiguration of the City Hall lobby, an upgrade of restrooms, addition of a conference room, improvement of workstations, renovation of the City Hall kitchen and copy/ mail area, enhancements to the existing HVAC system, and furniture upgrades. This project was completed in June of 2021.

Projects Completed in 2020

In the 2020 calendar year, the City of Smithville spent over $9.4 million dollars in capital improvement projects. See below for example projects completed in 2020:

Sewer Interceptor, Holding Tank, & Main Lift Station

Sewer Interceptor, Holding Tank, & Main Lift Station

In 2020, the City completed a new sewer interceptor, an excess flow holding tank, and the main lift station to better manage wastewater coming into the City’s wastewater plant. The sewer interceptor began the process of eliminating numerous lift stations in the southern geographical area of Smithville and assists in eventually ending the use of force mains, by utilizing gravity mains instead, to push wastewater to the plant.

Heritage Park Playground & Parking Lot

 Heritage Park Playground & Parking Lot

Heritage Park playground was completed in the Heritage Park, near the heart of downtown Smithville. This addition complements existing amenities including a walking path, picnic shelter, and baseball fields. This playground is connected to the field by a walking path, and overlooks the main baseball field. Kids of all ages enjoy this baseball-themed playground.



Amory Road Rehabilitation (Following Collapse)

 Amory Road Rehabilitation

In June 2019, Amory Road experienced large and severe cracking in the middle of the road, which lead to the eventually collapse of the road into the adjacent ditch. The collapse was significant and deep enough to require new infrastructure underneath the road. The City contracted for the installation of new underground drainage along with a retaining wall which helped to stabilize this portion of Amory Road. These repair and reconstruction efforts underneath the road were completed in 2020.
 

Projects Completed in 2019

In the 2019 calendar year, the City of Smithville spent over $4.6 million dollars in capital improvement projects. See below for example projects completed in 2019:

Downtown Streetscape Phase I

 Downtown Streetscape Phase I

The first phase of Downtown Streetscape included the construction of new sidewalks, street lighting, curb bulbs, brick inlay, improved pedestrian crossings, curb and gutter, and mill and overlay of the road. Phase I was completed in April 2019, which included extending this theme on Main Street from Highway 169 to Commercial Street, and on Bridge Street from Main Street to Church Street.

180th Street Connecting Sidewalk

 180th Street Connecting Sidewalk

The 180th Street Sidewalk begins just west of Marina Drive, in the Harborview Subdivision, and continues east along 180th Street to the beginning of the Clay County Little Platte Park. In addition to connecting two large subdivisions with a safe pedestrian crossing, the sidewalk prepares the area for access into Little Platte Park with a future trail extension by Clay County. Once that connection is made, residents will be able to bike or walk to downtown Smithville and back on dedicated trails.