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Night Work at Chimney Hollow
Chimney Hollow never sleeps. Neighbors in the area will notice lights and dust as work continues through the night.
New Video Provides Snapshot of Accomplishments 1 Year into Chimney Hollow Construction
Project Manager Joe Donnelly touches on some of the milestones achieved during Chimney Hollow Reservoir’s first year of construction.
Plinth Crews Work at 29-Degree Angle on the Right Abutment
Crews are currently working on a very technical, difficult section of the reinforced concrete plinth at Chimney Hollow Reservoir on the right (east) abutment at a 29-degree slope.
Crews Place First Valve for the Chimney Hollow Conduit
On July 7, the first of 61 valves was placed on-site as part of the conduit that will bring water into the reservoir.
Open Lands and Recreation Opportunities
In just a few years, Chimney Hollow Reservoir will be another star in the constellation of recreational sites in Larimer County.
Xcel Energy Construction Near Chimney Hollow
Xcel Energy is replacing a natural gas line beneath County Road 18 near the Chimney Hollow Reservoir construction site. This is not related to construction of the reservoir.
Windy Gap Pumping Wraps Up for 2022 Water Year
In 2022, the Windy Gap Project has yielded about 40,000 acre-feet of water that is now being stored in Lake Granby.
Equipment Spotlight: Crane
The largest crane on-site at Chimney Hollow Reservoir is a 300-ton crane set up with a 240-foot main boom and 80-foot jib.
Ongoing Mercury Monitoring Collaboration a Key Element of Environmental Commitments
These various monitoring commitments led to approval of the Windy Gap Firming Project and its construction of Chimney Hollow Reservoir.