The Board of Water Commissioners is expected to approve the department's 2023 budget next month, and an early version of the budget shows no increases in water or sewer rates.
Long Beach officials say that merging the water and sewer services with the gas department could create a more efficient service for residents and ratepayers.
The projected $9 million project is expected to address a multitude of issues, including a crumbling walkway that borders the pond and currently presents accessibility and safety issues.
After the city lost a court case involving its charging access fees to the Long Beach Water Department, the Water Commission will vote on whether to use up to $9 million out of the $30.8 million it will get back from the city to create bill credits for customers.