Gross Reservoir Expansion Project
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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
Dam foundation preparation, quarrying and site preparation activities at Gross Reservoir
Dam foundation preparation, quarrying and site preparation activities involving drilling and blasting are scheduled to begin at Gross Reservoir today, April 12. Please note: Blasting will only take place during daylight hours. Drilling and blasting activities are...
Heavy equipment to travel to Gross Reservoir Expansion Project site
March 28, 2022 - Between March 28 and April 2, weather permitting, Kiewit Barnard Joint Venture will mobilize large equipment to the Gross Reservoir Expansion Project site. This activity will consist of a maximum of four caravans over the course of two nights. Each...