Durable design, less susceptibility to leaks
To maintain safety at the Hillcrest water storage facility and improve its reliability, Denver Water is making major upgrades through work estimated to run through spring 2023.
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Why it’s important
Denver Water developed the Hillcrest water storage facility in the early 1960s to replace several small, temporary pumping stations and improve the ability to reliably serve the burgeoning population of southeast Denver. Since then, the area’s population has continued to grow, placing increasing demand on the storage and pumping facilities on top of the wear and tear expected to come with age.
The major upgrades this project brings to the Hillcrest facility are an important part of Denver Water’s plan for continued reliable water service to the southeast Denver area.
How it affects our customers
We have made some great progress on-site over the past couple weeks. Please see the updates below as a reminder for what to expect over the next couple months, including concrete placements this fall.
Construction update: Summer 2023
Work activities at Hillcrest site
Landscaping
Final landscaping and road paving will occur in July and August of 2023.
Crews will be out in the fall of 2023 to finalize landscaping to ensure new trees and plants have taken root.
Construction hours at Hillcrest site
We continue to work on Saturdays through the spring, with personnel arriving at 7 a.m. and equipment use beginning at 8 a.m. We do not anticipate working any Sundays for the foreseeable future.
Weekday working hours remain 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Anticipated timeline
The current phase should be complete in fall 2023.
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