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Aurora staff outline 2026 turf conversions, say program will save roughly 11 million gallons a year
Summary
City parks staff told the Parks, Recreation and Quality of Life Policy Committee that 2026 turf conversions, coordinated with Aurora Water and a federal grant, aim to convert roughly 23 acres and will net about 11 million gallons of water savings annually; staff promised follow-up on cost–benefit timing.
City parks staff presented details of the 2026 turf‑conversion program and told the Parks, Recreation and Quality of Life Policy Committee that the multi‑year effort will conserve water while balancing recreation and tree preservation.
Nicole Inkeney, manager of planning, design and construction for PROS, said the conversions—done in coordination with Aurora Water and a federal water‑and‑energy grant—target a mix of warm‑season Bermuda (Tahoma 31) and native grass. "Conversion of existing irrigated bluegrass in 2026 will net us about almost 11 million gallons of water per year in savings," Inkeney said during the presentation.
Why it matters: The program is explicitly tied to drought response and Aurora Water demand management; staff stressed that communications, permitting and budget constraints shape site choice and timing.…
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