Benefits to Park County

Aurora Water is committed to ensuring that the proposed Wild Horse Reservoir Project provides value not only as a water storage project for Aurora, but also as a community asset for Park County. Before evaluating the proposed location, Aurora Water engaged Park County officials, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and collaborative planning. Since then, Park County and Aurora Water have continued working together to evaluate options and share information with the South Park community.

Brings significant economic benefits to Park County

• Short-term economic boon from seasonal construction.
• Long-term economic growth from increased recreation and tourism to Park County.

Provides additional recreational opportunities in and around the proposed reservoir

Learn more about recreational planning for this project.

Creates new jobs and job training opportunities to Park County residents and businesses

More information will be shared as it becomes available. If you are interested in contractor opportunities, please email WildHorseReservoir@AuroraGov.org to get added to the list of contractors and sign up for our Wild Horse Reservoir Project newsletter and select “Contractor Opportunities” from the options.

Enables Aurora Water to help design and develop a water filling station

The water filling station would serve both the local community and a portion of the workers’ housing for the project.

Enables Aurora Water to develop affordable housing options (i.e., tiny home village, etc.)

Aurora Water is evaluating how to develop some of the needed workers’ housing so that it could potentially be used as affordable housing options after the project is completed.

Creates additional wildlife habitat to complement existing grasslands

Learn more about the environmental considerations for the project.