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At its heart, Chimney Hollow Reservoir will do what Coloradans have perfected over nearly 150 years of statehood: retime water from when it is available to when it is needed.

Crews completed a project milestone in late April, placing the final concrete lift on the inlet/outlet tower.

The detailed, high-tech work occurs at the tail end of the reservoir construction project and includes tasks like installing local control panels, as well as finishing touches such as lighting.

After 45 years with Black & Veatch, Project Construction Manager Pete Boysen is well-equipped for his responsibility of administering the Chimney Hollow contract on behalf of Northern Water.

Larimer County officials have published the Chimney Hollow Open Space Adaptive Management Plan, a document that will guide recreation at the new reservoir and adjacent open space for years to come.

As the main contact for all Stantec engineers onsite at Chimney Hollow, Resident Engineer Keith Gudenkauf is responsible for onsite engineering.

In 2002, a drought gripped Colorado’s Front Range, forcing those communities receiving Windy Gap Project water to address the need for storage of that water beyond Lake Granby.

In this video, project experts give updates on what to expect at Chimney Hollow over the next several months.

Chimney Hollow Reservoir crews celebrated on site on Monday, Feb. 24, as the final two valves arrived from Germany. Workers will install the two valves inside the valve house by the end of March.