Adams County says Colorado Air and Space Port predevelopment on schedule as water, power studies continue

Adams County officials and private-sector partners told county commissioners on a recent study-session that predevelopment work at the Colorado Air and Space Port is on schedule and that utility planning—especially water and power—will determine the pace of future development.

Alicia, an Adams County staff member leading the presentation, told commissioners, "we'll be back monthly to give progress reports," and said the predevelopment agreement (PDA) executed in February remains on its 18-month timetable toward negotiating a master development agreement (MDA).

The county and Altitude X have completed several early deliverables, Alicia said, including property surveys, a site assessment and mineral-interest coordination. Gisela, a county project lead, said those deliverables are informing ongoing MDA negotiations and the conceptual land-use plan scheduled for Nov. 15. "The primary intention... is to develop that conceptual land use plan," she said, calling it a critical guide for how the property will be developed.

Why it matters: Utilities and site studies will shape whether and when large aerospace or manufacturing tenants can locate at CASP. County and private speakers emphasized a phased approach to utilities to allow some near-term tenancy while planning for long-term needs.

Water planning and timelines

Rob, a project team member working on water planning, outlined a layered supply strategy: maintain and optimize the existing on-site well and distribution for near-term tenants; use nearby private suppliers such as Tallgrass for medium-term supply; and…