Public Works

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Public Works

Ellen Hilbig | Interim Public Works Director 
ehilbig@johnstownco.gov | 970-587-4664

 

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Town of Johnstown Public Works Department

The Public Works Department is committed to providing the highest level of service while maintaining a safe and reliable infrastructure for all members of the community.  We strive to always seek innovative ways to improve, maintain and enhance public facilities in a cost-effective manner.  The department supports the Town's strategic plan, and considers itself a developing partner in the growth and prosperity of the community.  


Water/Wastewater Plants Contact
Ellen Hilbig ehilbig@johnstownco.gov

Street/Drainage/Buildings Superintendent
Don Gardner dgardner@johnstownco.gov

Collection/Distribution/Parks Superintendent
Tim Callender tcallender@johnstownco.gov

Maintenance Facility main number: (970) 587-9103


Emergency Services

Public Works emergency services are provided free of charge to residences within the Town of Johnstown around the clock for problems related to water, sewer, streets, drainage, parks and cemetery issues. Typical emergency calls are: Water line breaks; Sewer stoppages; Storm events, like street flooding or fallen trees in road.

After 5:00 P.M. or weekends, please call the numbers shown below for the corresponding emergencies:

  • Water/wastewater issues with taste/odor: 970.324.4108
  • All other issues related to water, sewer, streets, drainage, parks and cemetery issues: 970.324.4108

**Please leave a message if the phone is not answered, and an on-call person will call you back within 15 minutes.

Design Standards

Introduction and Table of Contents
Part I Storm Drainage Design Standards
Part II Street Design Standards
Part III Water Design Standards
Part IV Sanitary Sewer Design Standards
Part V Specifications and Details Design Standards
Construction Drawing Submittal and Review Information
Addendum re: Ramps -Tactile Surface

Right of Way Work Permits

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Curb, gutter, and sidewalk specifications

Any and all work done on streets, curb and gutter, and sidewalks require a Right-of-Way permit. The Town requires a forty-eight (48) hour notice for approval of the permit.

Any work done, on a State highway within the limits of the Town of Johnstown, requires both a Colorado Department of Highways permit and a Town of Johnstown Right-of-Way permit. The CDOT permit must be obtained first and presented when applying for the Town’s Right-of-Way permit.

Please email your permit application to rowpermits@johnstownco.gov. 

**Due to short staffing, at this time, ROW Permits can take a week or more to approve. Please submit your project in advance to ensure approvals prior to your anticipated work start date. 

Town Facilities

  • Town Hall - 450 S. Parish Avenue
  • Public Works - 201 S. 1st Place
  • Community Center (Senior Center) - 101 Charlotte Street
  • Municipal Court - 450 S. Parish Avenue
  • Police Department Headquarters - 430 S. Parish Avenue
  • Police Substation - 4890 Ronald Reagan Boulevard
  • Parish House - 701 Charlotte St.
  • Cemetery - 23101 County Road 13 (just north of 60)