Capital Improvement Projects
Ellen Hilbig | Utilities Director
ehilbig@johnstownco.gov | 970-587-4664
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Other Projects
Water Projects
- Water Treatment Plant Expansion
Project Summary
The Town is working to upgrade and expand treatment capacity of the existing Water Treatment Plant to handle current and future population growth in Johnstown. The project’s design phase began in 2021, with actual plant improvements and construction to follow. Once complete, the project will decommission the nearly 60 year old existing filter building with a max capacity of 6.2mgd to a new 12mgd facility with the ability to expand as the Town needs.
Latest Update
The design engineer has submitted the 90% construction documents to the Town. The design engineer and the Town are working to obtain all necessary permits including the site plan, building plan and fire department approvals. Community Outreach meetings have been held with adjacent property owners and the community.
- Raw Water Transmission Project for the Water Treatment Plant
Project Summary
To increase the raw water supply to the Town's water treatment plant, The Town of Johnstown plans to install approximately 11 miles of 30" diameter raw water transmission mainline and a new pump station. This project complements the Water Treatment Plant Expansion project by creating a mainline system which brings more water to the WTP and greatly increases the capacity of the raw water system by an additional 21 million gallons per day. This new line creates redundancy in the system and is a separate pipeline to the existing systems which deliver 8.7mgd to the WTP.
Latest Update
Town Staff received a conceptual design for the project in July. The design engineer is continuing to work with Town Staff to set the final alignment from Lone Tree to the Water Treatment Plant. The primary focus is between Lone Tree Reservoir and Highway 287, which has multiple constraints. The Town and the design engineer have been coordinating with property owners, Home Supply Ditch Company, the TPC golf course, and utility providers to coordinate the design. Meetings have been held with neighboring jurisdictions to determine their review and permitting processes.
Sewer Projects
- Low Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Project Summary
The goal of the Low Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project is to expand the current treatment facility through equipment and operational upgrades to better serve residents. The expansion will increase treatment from 0.5 MGD to 1.5 MGD tripling the plants current capacity.
Latest Update
All work has been completed. Ribbon cutting and community tours scheduled for May 1st from 2PM -3PM
- Central Wastewater Treatment Plant
Project Summary
The Central Wastewater Treatment Plant project involves the design and construction of a new wastewater treatment facility. The Town’s current wastewater treatment process consists of a lagoon system built in the 1950s. This type of treatment no longer meets State compliance due to the amount of growth the Town has experienced nor is the treatment process the most efficient or effective to meet Town needs. The new wastewater treatment plant is intended to increase daily flows from the current .999 million gallons per day (MGD) to 2.5 MGD.
Latest Update
Construction on the MBR building and secondary process basins are ongoing. Concrete work will be completed through Spring of 2024. The Contractor is working on the plant influent lift station that will take flows from the North Interceptor to the new headworks.
- Central Sewer Interceptor & North Interceptor Project
Project Summary
The purpose of the Central Sewer Interceptor Project is to upsize the sewer trunk lines to the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project is planned to occur in 3 phases (or 3 sections of installed trunk line) that enable the Town to better serve current residents, continue to meet State requirements, and accommodate current growth patterns.
Latest Update
In July, the contractor completed pouring the walls for the wet well and overflow vault. Concrete and rebar installation for the wet well and overflow vault is close to being complete for this project. We anticipate mainline installation to start back up in September. Staff is continuing to work on easement acquisition to ensure that all easements are in place for work to commence once irrigation and farming has finished for the season. Staff is also coordinating with the power provider to bring electric to the site. Remember to SLOW FOR THE CONE ZONE when you see workers in the area. You may see workers around CR50, CR13, and CR17 to begin.
Parks & Rec Projects
- Letford Elementary Demo (and Park)
Project Summary
Letford Elementary School was closed for students at the end of the 2021-2022 school year. There are plans to demolish the school and grade much of the existing property (save some playground and statue pieces) and turn the space into a Town park for the benefit of the community.
Latest Update
Work on the demolition of Letford Elementary school continues and the space is slowly clearing. The Town will be transferred the property once the work is complete and will begin to assess potential recreational activities for the area.
- Playground Projects
Project Summary
The Town is working to upgrade playgrounds at our local parks: ground materials as well as playground equipment. We will announce the next park(s) identified for upgrades below. The Town will announce park closures as they become relevant.
Latest Update
The end of this summer, we have a number of playgrounds anticipated to be getting new playground equipment and one playground being fitted with the new Pour-in-Place rubber grounding. This grounding is safer and more accessible than the existing wood chips.
- Johnstown Little Thompson Trail Project
Project Summary
This trail will provide a relaxing and much needed recreational footpath for residents and visitors to the Town of Johnstown. It will be a concrete path about 4.330 feet long and 10 feet wide, that meanders from WCR46.5 east of the railroad tracks through the land north of WCR46.5 and ultimately stopping at CR19. The project kick off meeting for the Little Thompson Trail Project will be in January 2023 with project completion estimated by fall 2023. This project had previously been on hold in an effort to find the best way to preserve the wildlife in the area through the duration of the project.
Latest Update
It is exciting to have the beginning of a new trail in Town! The contractor has encountered some areas of poor subgrade and has been working on repairs throughout August and into September. Please keep an eye out on the Town’s website and in the Town’s newsletter for information about upcoming Little Thompson Trail phases.
Street Projects
- Parish Alleyway Rehabilitation Project
Project Summary
The Town and Xcel have agreed to move the gas line into the alley west of Parish Avenue. The Town is also working with Xcel Energy, Lumen, and TDS to underground the overhead utilities in this alleyway. The Town would like to capitalize on this opportunity by making significant improvements to the alley and transforming it into another downtown destination.
Latest Update
Conceptual exhibits have been shared with residents, property owners, and tenants. All improvements are conceptual only and dependent on property owner approval. Electrical surveys are in the process of completion for each property and a scope of all necessary improvements to underground all electric service lines is in process. Anticipated project start date is Spring of 2025 due to electrical equipment lead times.