![]() A project that will see the construction of a pipeline connecting two northern Colorado water treatment plants is now the recipient of just under $14 million in federal funding. The mission of the Goldhill Pipeline Project is to connect two operating water treatment plants providing service to the city of Greeley. By design, the project will see the construction of two pipelines from the historic Bellvue Water Treatment Plant to the Boyd Lake Water Treatment Plant that will, upon completion, transport treated water in both directions. By so doing, according to a statement released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the project will "increase flexibility in water management." It will also make a water supply used by at least 150,000 residents in greater Greeley more resilient to "climate-related hazards such as droughts, wildfires, and cyberattacks." The big project has long been in the planning stage and touted for its potential economic benefits. In a statement, Greeley Mayor John Gates remarked that the completed transmission lines will "reduce costs of daily operations for the city, reducing reliance on pumping to supply water to customers." The two treatment plants to be connected are local facilities of legend: the Bellvue Water Treatment Plant was built in 1907 and was most recently updated in 2007. The Boyd Lake Water Treatment Plant became operational in 1964 and underwent an upgrade around 17 years ago. Funding for the Goldhill Pipeline Project work is coming through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is additionally providing around $68 million to upgrade aging water infrastructure projects throughout Colorado. By Garry Boulard
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