CONSTRUCTION
Aurora Water selected Colorado-based Flatiron and joint-venture partners Dragados USA and Sukut Construction (FDS JV) to provide Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) services for the proposed Wild Horse Reservoir Project. The team has been initially contracted for three years to help inform the design and pre-construction services. Additionally, FDS JV will evaluate the location of a future test quarry and implement its construction.
Provided that all applicable permits, authorizations, and approvals are received, Aurora Water’s goal is to begin construction on Wild Horse Reservoir around 2030. Construction on the project would occur seasonally over approximately 5-6 years. At maximum construction of the reservoir, a workforce of up to approximately 600 people is anticipated. Temporary housing might be constructed on city-owned property.
Aurora Water and its contractors are committed to working closely with Park County officials, local residents, businesses, and others to minimize and address construction impacts. Aurora Water and its contractors would also coordinate directly with any landowners adjacent to the site before and during construction.
As with any major infrastructure project, construction would require the movement of trucks and machinery on roadways in Park County. If BLM authorizes the project, a portion of CR 53 would be realigned east of the reservoir. Some other roads may be detoured or closed for short periods; however, access to properties in the area would be maintained. Any traffic reroutes would always be clearly marked before and during road closures or construction. Construction areas would be appropriately marked with signs and fencing. Safety will be paramount on this project.
