Gross Reservoir
Expansion Project
Gross Reservoir
Expansion Project
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Online Office Hours
Now that construction has begun, we will continue to offer online one-on-one appointments with our project representatives who can answer your questions about the Gross Reservoir Expansion Project. We invite you to search for an available time and book an online meeting here.
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News
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.
Gross Reservoir community information sessions
Denver Water invites Gross Reservoir neighbors to join us for information sessions on May 21, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., at the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Hall. Gross Reservoir Expansion Project representatives will provide an update on project...
News
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.
Gross Reservoir community information sessions
Denver Water invites Gross Reservoir neighbors to join us for information sessions on May 21, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., at the Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Hall. Gross Reservoir Expansion Project representatives will provide an update on project...
Gross Reservoir fully closed to recreation for 2-3 weeks in May to allow for construction of access improvements
COAL CREEK CANYON — May 2, 2022 — Denver Water will close all recreation access to Gross Reservoir beginning in early May as contractors build access improvements on the north side ahead of the upcoming boating season. The closure is expected to last two to three...
Survey activity on Gross Dam Road
Over the next two weeks, Denver Water’s contractors, Metcalf Archeological Consultants, will be conducting cultural resource surveys along Gross Dam Road. Surveys are scheduled to start the week of April 25. Residents can expect to see crews walking along the...