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Windy Gap/Chimney Hollow construction ahead of schedule; valves delayed by shipment issues

Longmont Water Board · December 18, 2024
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Staff said the Chimney Hollow reservoir / Windy Gap interconnect is about 80–85% complete, with major embankment and spillway work largely done; valve shipment issues (customs and supplier payment disputes) delayed installation but staff expect valves by March and do not currently expect major schedule slippage.

Project staff gave the board a construction update on the Windy Gap/Chimney Hollow interconnect and related works, reporting substantial progress on multiple fronts and flagging a procurement delay for critical valves.

Staff reported the interconnect piping between Chimney Hollow and the Carter Lake system is complete and undergoing testing; the saddle dam and most spillway slabs are finished and the outlet‑tower slab is in place while vertical work on the tower continues. The presentation noted the dam reached more than 300 feet and…

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