Hillsborough County approves $317k for nonprofit septic-to-sewer conversion
Hillsborough County Water Resource Service, Florida · Meeting date: May 20, 2026 · Published: May 26, 2026
The Board of County Commissioners has authorized funding to connect the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center to the county's central sewer system.
Key points
- The board approved up to $317,100 for the septic system conversion.
- Funds will be directed to the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center, Inc., which operates as Hi-5, Inc.
- The project will transition the facility from onsite septic to the county-owned central sewer system.
Full report
Hillsborough County commissioners have approved up to $317,100 in funding to support a septic-to-sewer conversion project at a local community facility. The decision was confirmed during the May 20, 2026, Board of County Commissioners meeting.
The allocated funds will be awarded to the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that operates under the name Hi-5, Inc. The financial package will cover the costs of decommissioning the facility's existing onsite septic systems and connecting the property to Hillsborough County's central sewer network.
Hi-5, Inc. is a community-based organization providing after-school athletic, aquatic, and recreational programs to local residents. The county's financial support for the septic conversion allows the community center to integrate with the municipal wastewater infrastructure. Further details regarding the project's construction timeline or specific engineering requirements were not provided during the meeting summary.
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Source: BOCC Regular, Hillsborough County Water Resource Service