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Grouting by its very nature presents its share of challenges and is often referred to by construction managers as one of the toughest aspects of a project to predict.

Valves installed throughout the inlet/outlet works will give operators the ability to turn the system “on or off” when the project is complete.

Devon Aguirre is a Barnard Equipment Supervisor for the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project and oversees equipment maintenance and scheduling.

Chimney Hollow Reservoir is a critical element in the long-term plans for the City of Longmont’s water supply.

With the halfway mark on construction of the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project behind us, staff and key project contractors are working toward the start of operations for the new reservoir.

Chimney Hollow Reservoir will be an important component to water supply portfolios throughout the region, but for one group of people, it will be their neighbor.

The CRCC is part of a $90 million package of environmental measures associated with construction of Chimney Hollow Reservoir, which is where Windy Gap Project water will be stored once it’s built.

Within Chimney Hollow, two unique dams contribute to the project’s success. At their core, each dam is constructed differently due to the fluctuating typography and geology of the valley.

Most embankment dams consist of many varying types of materials which are carefully placed in select locations within the dam to meet a specific function.