North System Renewal Project
EAST PHASE CONSTRUCTION

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This portion of Denver Water’s North System Renewal Project replaces the existing water pipeline that connects Ralston Reservoir to Moffat Treatment Plant, which is nearing the end of its useful life. If left in service, the existing pipeline would have an increasing risk of failing, which could cause significant damage to property owners. Denver Water routinely replaces pipelines and other infrastructure to ensure water gets delivered safely across the community.

We began outreach to neighbors in late 2020. We will continue to notify impacted residents in advance of work in their area and will provide any traffic or time sensitive construction updates in a timely manner.

Denver Water and its contractors follow local ordinances related to noise, dust and vibration. Local ordinances limit construction noise to between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (though this does not include crews arriving and leaving the site at the start and end of the workday). In the event the contractor cannot position a generator in a location that minimizes excess noise, the contractor will provide sound barriers such as hay bales or plywood. Crews will mitigate dust daily using water trucks. Vibrations will be monitored using seismic monitoring devices. The contractor will proactively communicate with homeowners about what to expect and promptly respond to concerns as they arise.

The contractor will work on two irrigation ditch crossings to install a pipeline casing: Agriculture Ditch, located between Bent Haven Drive and Linda Vista Drive and Rocky Mountain Ditch, located between Simms Drive and Applewood Knolls Drive. Once the ditch crossings are complete, the contractor will mobilize behind the Applewood Shopping Center King Soopers near the intersection of 32nd Avenue and Youngfield Street, and then work eastward toward Moffat Treatment Plant.

The construction crews anticipate completing, on average, 50-100 feet of pipeline construction per day. Please note, as with all construction, timelines are dependent on weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Construction will cross the Agricultural Ditch, located between Bent Haven Drive and Linda Vista Drive and Rocky Mountain Ditch located between Simms Drive and Applewood Knolls Drive. These crossings will take approximately two weeks to complete.

Yes, the contractor will fence any open trench at the end of each workday.

Construction materials will be stored at the contractor’s yard, but equipment and spoil piles (excavated dirt and rock) may remain on the street overnight.

Yes, the contractor will ensure trenches are safely covered at the end of each workday.

Due to the damage trees may cause to underground pipelines and restrictions they pose to construction or emergency access, Denver Water’s easement does not allow trees within easement boundaries. Any trees within the easement will be removed if they are in the direct path of construction. Denver Water and its contractor will attempt, but cannot guarantee, preservation of trees outside of the direct path of construction. Trees removed from within the easement will not be replaced. NOTE: Any trees within the easement that are not removed as part of this project are subject to removal at any time by Denver Water or its designated contractor to accommodate construction or future maintenance of the infrastructure.

We will make every attempt to save trees outside of Denver Water’s easement. In rare instances, construction within the easement may damage and/or necessitate the removal of trees outside of the easement. Denver Water will replace any trees outside of the easement that have been damaged or removed because of construction.

Yes, there will be instances where water and sewer services will be temporarily impacted. The contractor and project staff will communicate and coordinate with each property owner ahead of the scheduled date of service interruption.

The old pipeline will be removed in some sections and filled in and abandoned in other places. The pipe will be recycled or salvaged when possible.

All sidewalks and landscaping impacted by the project will be restored back to pre-construction condition. Although we aim to ensure restoration is complete one to two months after the final pipe installation is completed, restoration timelines depend heavily on weather conditions. If your property is directly impacted by construction, project staff will be in touch to provide specific details. You can read more about property restoration and street restoration on Denver Water’s website.

Denver Water coordinates with local governments and other agencies to minimize conflicts. In some cases, two unrelated projects may happen at the same time in an area to provide the least overall impact to residents.

This project is budgeted through Denver Water’s capital plan, which is built into current rates and funding mechanisms. The majority of landowners along the new pipeline are not Denver Water customers and will not incur any costs related to the project.