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Western Area Power Administration Moves Transmission Lines at Chimney Hollow

Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) crews moved 3.5 miles of transmission lines in the Chimney Hollow valley to make way for construction of Chimney Hollow Reservoir.

Pre-construction view of the Chimney Hollow valley shows relatively undisturbed, green valley.

Construction Begins at Chimney Hollow Reservoir

On Aug. 16, 2021, Northern Water’s Municipal Subdistrict issued a Notice to Proceed to Barnard Construction Co. Inc. to begin construction of Chimney Hollow Reservoir.

Attendees listening to speakers at the Chimney Hollow Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Chimney Hollow Groundbreaking Photo Gallery

Photo gallery of the Chimney Hollow groundbreaking ceremony on Aug. 6, 2021.

Northern Water Directors with shovels at the Chimney Hollow Groundbreaking.

Officials Break Ground for Chimney Hollow Reservoir

Northern Water’s Municipal Subdistrict celebrated the groundbreaking for Chimney Hollow Reservoir on Friday, culminating a 20-year permitting process.

Group of people listening to presentation at Windy Gap Reservoir.

Colorado Headwaters Partnership Group Examines Connectivity Channel

The gathering served as an opportunity for the diverse group of stakeholders to gain a better understanding of the project and discuss collaborative efforts needed to bring it to fruition.

new ultrasonic flow meter inside the Windy Gap Pipeline

Ultrasonic Flow Meter Installed in Windy Gap Pipeline 

The new ultrasonic flowmeter will accurately measure flow within plus or minus 1 percent of actual flow.

Chimney Hollow Reservoir logo with valley in background.

Compromise Will Bring Conclusion to Federal Lawsuit on Chimney Hollow Reservoir

The Northern Water Municipal Subdistrict has voted to approve a settlement of a federal lawsuit over Chimney Hollow Reservoir

Collaborating to Improve River Health at the Town of Granby’s Diversion Structure

Grand County aquatic life is finding it easier to navigate the neighborhood these days, thanks to a collaboration between Northern Water and several other entities.

Rebuilding a Natural Habitat at Windy Gap Reservoir

Tree harvesting is underway at Windy Gap Reservoir as Northern Water continues with the designs for the new Colorado River Connectivity Channel.