Iowa City officials will spend roughly $40 million to revamp the wastewater-treatment facilities.

The Iowa City City Council approved design details for the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Consolidation Project Tuesday.

The north plant, 1000 S. Clinton St., will be eliminated, and all wastewater-treatment operations will be transferred to the south plant, 4366 Napoleon St. S.E.

City officials said the north-plant site will eventually be converted into green space as part of the Riverfront Crossings District.

The councilors approved the project on a 7-0 vote.

— by Kristen East