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On-site concrete batch plant.

On-site Concrete Batch Plant Established

Barnard Construction has established its own on-site concrete batch plant to eliminate the need for concrete deliveries by truck and to greatly reduce construction site traffic.

Cofferdam Plays Pivotal Role in Project

As the primary component of Chimney Hollow Reservoir, the main dam requires protection from water entering the dam site during construction.

Man and woman standing next to a 100-ton, 777-haul truck.

Featured Equipment of the Month

This month’s featured piece of equipment is the CAT 777, a 100-ton haul truck.

December Construction Update

Construction on the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project began in August 2021 after a nearly 17-year planning and permitting process.

Stantec logo.

Spotlight on Stantec Engineering

Stantec has provided complete design and engineering of the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project.

Chimney Hollow Update Presented Live During Fall Symposium

During Northern Water’s Fall Symposium on Nov 3, 2021, Project Manager Joe Donnelly gave a live on-site update on the status of the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project.

Main dam foundation excavation November 2021.

Reservoir Construction Moves to Full Speed

Construction continues to move forward at the Chimney Hollow Reservoir site southwest of Loveland.

Blasting Begins at Chimney Hollow

Blasting at the Chimney Hollow Reservoir construction site has gotten underway, after crews conducted the first test blast on Friday, Oct. 1, 2021.

Overhead shot of crews starting construction at Chimney Hollow.

Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project Gets Fully Underway

Crews are working 11 hours a day, six days a week, now that the Notice to Proceed has been given for construction of Chimney Hollow Reservoir in southern Larimer County.