News
Work Begins on the Carter Lake Interconnect Vault and Valve
To make water deliveries to and from Chimney Hollow Reservoir, crews are tying the new reservoir into the existing Colorado-Big Thompson (C-BT) Project infrastructure.
Fire Restoration Work Begins After Front Range Blazes
Northern Water staff and regional partners have started the difficult work of post-fire restoration following a pair of wildfires that began in late July.
Employee Spotlight: Bill McCormick
As Black & Veatch’s Quality Assurance Manager, Bill McCormick oversees 10 quality assurance inspectors and the third-party materials testing labs for the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project.
Chimney Hollow Main Dam Surpasses Height of Horsetooth Reservoir and Carter Lake Dams
In mid-August, the height of the main dam hit 241 feet, which means it is now taller than any dam at Carter Lake or Horsetooth Reservoir.
Windy Gap Pipeline Inspection Complete
Northern Water recently completed an inspection of the Windy Gap pipeline to ensure the water making its way to Chimney Hollow Reservoir beginning next year will be done efficiently.
Final CRCC Construction Season Gets Underway
The finishing touches are just around the corner for the historic and broadly supported Colorado River Connectivity Channel (CRCC).
Participant Spotlight: Platte River Power Authority
Platte River Power Authority is a unique participant in the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project as it is not a water provider, but a power provider.
Tunnel Being Lined and Backfilled with Concrete
The 2,000-foot tunnel is a key feature of the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project.
Quarry Production Nearly 80 Percent Complete
Chimney Hollow’s onsite quarry is on track to wrap up production in early 2025.