The public involvement process for the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2011 provides important input into the complex set of scenarios, planning criteria, options and strategies being developed by Denver Water.
The plan has been underway for more than a year, and a number of stakeholders have provided input. That input is being factored into the analysis, options and strategies being developed as part of the planning process.
To this point, we have developed a set of Planning Futures and identified a variety of conservation, reuse and supply options to ensure we are asking ourselves and our stakeholders the right set of questions. We have begun the technical phase of the process in which we analyze supply and demand management options. We also are studying our treated water infrastructure and operational needs.
The IRP 2011 team will continue to seek stakeholder input as our planners reach different phases of the study. Please continue to visit this page to keep updated on the IRP 2011’s process and progress.
IRP 2011 Schedule
| Tentative Date | Task | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Planning Futures: Five potential future scenarios, called Planning Futures, were developed based on climate change, water quality, economic, environmental and other considerations and past trends. The Planning Futures are being used to expand the planning analysis. The planning team reached out to a variety of stakeholders to explain the process and gather input, ranging from Denver Water’s Citizens Advisory Committee and Water Distributors Forum, to environmental organizations, Denver Water employees, and local elected leaders. | Complete |
| 2009 | Water Resource Categories and Demand Management: Planners identified supply, conservation and resource options with input from a variety of stakeholders, ranging from environmental organizations, watershed interest groups, state water agencies and others. | Complete |
| Summer/Fall 2010 |
Analysis of Supply and Demand Management Options: Planners are analyzing the water resource options identified in the last phase, in addition to options for improvements to the treatment and distribution systems. | In process |
| Winter 2011 | Planning Futures Initial Strategy Development: Initial strategies to meet the needs identified in the Planning Futures will be developed for further analysis. | In process |
| Spring 2011 | Trade-Offs Evaluation: Trade-offs and alternatives among the various initial strategies will be evaluated. | Upcoming action |
| Summer 2011 | Strategy Selection: Near-term strategies that meet the needs of Denver Water and maintain the system’s flexibility to meet longer-term challenges will be identified. | Upcoming action |
| Fall 2011 | Final Plan: A final IRP 2011 plan will be approved by Denver’s Board of Water Commissioners. | Upcoming action |
If you have other questions about the IRP 2011 or would like to provide additional input on the Planning Futures, please email or contact Laurna Kaatz at 303-628-6424.