Residents of the Timberlake community may have noticed work between 5108 and 5112 SW 87 Avenue in their neighborhood. Crews are rehabilitating Wastewater Lift Station No. 53 to help keep this essential part of our infrastructure operating reliably.
The work requires a temporary road closure and detour for certain residents who access Griffin Road via SW 87 Avenue. Residents, in the area, can utilize SW 87 Terrace to access Griffin Road. Crews will maintain roadway and driveway access for all residents in the immediate work area.
What Is a Lift Station?
The work requires a temporary road closure and detour for certain residents who access Griffin Road via SW 87 Avenue. Residents, in the area, can utilize SW 87 Terrace to access Griffin Road. Crews will maintain roadway and driveway access for all residents in the immediate work area.
When you use a sink, shower, washing machine or toilet, wastewater enters a network of underground sewer pipes. Gravity helps move that wastewater through the system, but it cannot always carry it the entire distance.
A lift station provides the next push. It collects wastewater in an underground chamber called a wet well, then uses pumps to move it to a higher elevation so it can continue toward treatment. Electrical controls operate and monitor the pumps to keep wastewater moving.
Keeping these stations reliable helps reduce the risk of wastewater backups and service disruptions, protecting public health and the surrounding environment.
Why These Improvements Are Needed
Lift Station No. 53 is among the oldest facilities in Cooper City’s wastewater system. Along with Lift Stations No. 6 and No. 54, it was originally constructed in the 1970s.
Routine inspections of these stations identified corrosion inside the wet wells, aging pipes and valves, and outdated electrical and mechanical equipment. Their deteriorating condition has increased maintenance needs and made them more susceptible to operational failures, placing them among the City’s highest priorities for rehabilitation.
The work underway at Lift Station No. 53 will modernize critical equipment and restore structural and mechanical components to improve reliability.
Part of a Broader Investment in Wastewater Infrastructure
In February 2026, the City Commission approved rehabilitation of Lift Stations No. 6, No. 53 and No. 54, with a total project investment of $838,542, including a 5% contingency.
Three specialized contractors are supporting the improvements. Champion Controls, Inc. will supply new electrical control panels to improve pump operation, monitoring and safety. Hinterland Group, Inc. will complete the construction and rehabilitation work, including restoration of structural and mechanical components. PSI Technologies, Inc. will provide new pumps and related equipment through a previously authorized procurement.
The project is funded through the City’s Water and Sewer Fund. The City is also using competitively awarded contracts from Broward County and Palm Beach County to support cost efficiency.
By rehabilitating these aging stations, Cooper City is addressing deteriorating infrastructure, reducing the risk of service disruptions and strengthening the wastewater system for the years ahead.
We appreciate our Timberlake residents’ patience and cooperation while crews complete these essential improvements.