Gross Reservoir Expansion Project
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Latest News and Announcements
On July 14, 2021, Denver Water filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against Boulder County, asserting the county is overreaching its authority and jeopardizing a federally ordered reservoir expansion critical to a safe and secure water supply for one quarter of the state’s population while risking long-planned benefits for the West Slope environment.
You can read Denver Water statement on this action here. And you can read the complaint here.
What is a 1041 Permit?
Projects of this scale do not jump right into construction, rather they take many years of planning, study and review.
1041 Permit Documents
The public can view the entire 1041 Permit application submitted to the county by clicking here.
Latest News / Blog
May 2022 Recreation Update
May 26, 2022 - As a reminder, some recreation areas have closed or been relocated to ensure safety during the Gross Reservoir Expansion Project. The overall recreation experience will also be different throughout the project. Below are some of the changes and things...
Gross Reservoir Seasonal Shuttle Operator Job
May 13, 2022 - Denver Water is hiring for seasonal recreation shuttle operators at Gross Reservoir. Additional information on the posting can be found here.