(KMZA)--The city of Seneca is moving forward will plans for the construction of a new water treatment plant.

The City Council voted last week to request engineering proposals for the project.

Proposals will be sought from Wilson and Company and Midwest Engineering, who both have knowledge of the city's water system.

City Administrator Steve Books said the proposals will be due by May 15th.

Brooks reviewed a tentative timeline for the project.

Under the timeline, the design phase would begin in June and be completed by February 26th, 2026.

Bid letting would take place in May of next year, with the construction contract to be awarded in June 2026.