LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES – Preload, the nation’s leader in prestressed concrete tank design and construction, is proud to announce the City of Hutto, TX (Frameswitch Tank) as the winner of the 2025 Concrete Decision Awards.

This year’s competition brought together some of the most impactful infrastructure projects across the country, but it was the Hutto (Frameswitch) tank that captured the hearts—and votes—of their community. The project’s success is a reflection of the city’s overwhelming support and unwavering commitment to delivering dependable water resources to its residents.

“The community’s engagement and dedication to water resources truly set this project apart.” said Tom Kleppe, VP of Sales at Preload. “This recognition is a celebration of the City’s significant infrastructure investment and achievement for their citizens.”

As Hutto experiences explosive population growth, the new 3.0 million gallon (MG) ground storage tank serves as a critical asset to the City’s expanding infrastructure. Built to meet increasing demand, the Frameswitch tank not only ensures long-term water reliability but also symbolizes proactive city planning and engineering excellence.

Preload, known for over 90 years of leadership in prestressed concrete tank construction, delivered the Frameswitch project exceeding expectations—further affirming its reputation for engineering precision and quality.

As part of the award recognition, Preload will donate $3,500 in the City of Hutto’s name to the Water Buffalos, supporting global water initiatives through partners such as Water for People, the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the Water Environment Federation (WEF). Additionally, the Hutto tank will be immortalized on a custom Water Buffalos patch to be worn at the 2025 ACE conference in Denver, CO, and featured prominently on Preload’s website and social media platforms.

Hutto now joins a prestigious list of past winners including Lubbock, TX (2017), Sellersburg, IN (2019), and Eden Prairie, MN (2022), continuing the tradition of community-focused infrastructure excellence.

For more information on the 2025 Concrete Decision Awards or to learn more about Preload’s industry-leading work, visit www.preload.com.