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Excavator and pipe at the Carter Lake Secondary Isolation Vault

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.

Hydroseeding mulch placed along the Hansen Feeder Canal post the fire

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.

Bill McCormick with view of main dam behind him

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.

View of the CH main dam looking east taken on 9.5.2024

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.

Crews work inside of the Windy Gap Pipeline

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).

exterior of the Platte River Power Authority headquarters

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.

Conveyors and equipment seen inside the Chimney Hollow tunnel

Tunnel Being Lined and Backfilled with Concrete

The 2,000-foot tunnel is a key feature of the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project.

Quarry at Chimney Hollow Reservoir looking west with visible layers of rock

Quarry Production Nearly 80 Percent Complete

Chimney Hollow’s onsite quarry is on track to wrap up production in early 2025.