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 2023

Floating Aerator The Wastewater Treatment Plant replaced its old aerator system with a new floating aerator to improve microbial activity and reduce sludge. This upgrade was necessary as the old system had exceeded its life expectancy.	Raw Water Pump Station The Raw Water Pump Station was built to increase capacity in the water plant from 2.5 to 5 million gallons per day. This project was identified in the Water Master Plan to accommodate the predicted population growth of the City.
Winner Avenue Waterline Replacement   In 2023, an aging water main was replaced which resulted in utility service improvements for customers along Winner Avenue. The old water main, which was corroded, was replaced with 8” PVC piping from the south end of Winner Avenue to Woods Street.	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.

Projects Completed in 2022

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