Southern Nevada Water Authority Awards $227 Million in Garnet Valley Infrastructure Contracts

Transformative water system will deliver 20 million gallons daily to Apex Industrial Complex

The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) Board of Directors today approved several construction contracts totaling $227 million for the Garnet Valley Water and Wastewater Systems that serve the Apex Industrial Complex. 

The water system, which broke ground in 2024, is a transformative partnership between the City of North Las Vegas and SNWA. It will revolutionize water management at the Apex Industrial Complex. When complete, the Garnet Valley Water System will supply 20 million gallons of water per day.

“Garnet Valley happens to have a North Las Vegas zip code – but this is a project that is of regional significance,” said North Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem Scott Black, who represents North Las Vegas on the SNWA Board of Directors. “It’s an economic driver that will diversify our entire economy and provide employment opportunities to all of Southern Nevada.”

The contracts, which received unanimous approval, include the installation of the transmission system, wastewater system, sewer pipeline and more. 

"Constructing the water and wastewater infrastructure in partnership with North Las Vegas helps ensure efficient use of Southern Nevada's water resources by capturing and recycling all wastewater from Apex Industrial Park and recycling it back to Lake Mead,” said John Entsminger, SNWA general manager.

Once completely built out, Apex is expected to create 73,000 jobs and $7 billion of investment over the next 20 years, adding tax revenue that will support public safety, parks, roads, libraries and other services for North Las Vegas residents.