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Waterline Replacement Projects
Each year, our water utility construction crews work to replace water mains throughout the city. This work typically takes place in neighborhoods and side streets. The end result is a more resilient water distribution system and fewer water main breaks in your neighborhood. Please see below for our active projects:
- Northridge Manor Waterline Replacement Project
- Meadow View Estates & Westminster hills open space waterline project
- Legacy Ridge Waterline Project
This project has been paused for the rest of 2025 due to emergency repair work. The city anticipates resuming work in summer of 2026.
The water mainline has been replaced and work has been completed along the following roads:
- Raleigh St
- 90th Ave
The following roads will be completed when work resumes:
- Tennyson St
- Stuart St
- Utica St
- Utica Ct
- Vrain St
Regular working hours during the construction period will be Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. During construction, crews might need to block your driveway. If that happens, they will give you advance notice, and they will re-open your driveway at the end of each work day.
Please watch for detours and no parking signs. We will direct traffic away from the work zones for everyone’s safety.
Westminster utility crews have installed a new waterline to improve service and reliability for Meadow View Estates. The new waterline runs along the northern border of Westminster Hills Open Space and along residential streets in Meadow View Estates. While the project is nearly complete, you may notice crews and equipment in the area through the rest of 2025. Please be mindful of walking pets near the area during this work. Crews will ensure the trench is safely covered at the end of each workday.
Work that is still left to do:
- Landscaping along Westminster Hills Open Space - Projected by Spring 2026
Beginning as early as February 23, Westminster Utilities Crew will complete the second phase of the installation of the new reclaimed waterline along the Legacy Ridge loop. This project will deliver reclaimed water to the storage pond at Legacy Ridge Golf Course and the Farmers’ Highline Canal. This will reduce raw water consumption and will ensure a reliable reclaimed water supply for irrigation, even during drought conditions. Work is anticipated to last through April 2026, pending weather. We appreciate your understanding.
During this time, the northbound lane of Legacy Ridge Parkway will be closed during construction. Construction flaggers will be present to direct traffic through the southbound lane in both directions. Please allow for extra travel time. Construction flaggers will move as work progresses.
What to Expect
- A construction flagger will help allow traffic to move in each direction until the project is complete.
- Please expect traffic backups and plan for extra time.
- Work is anticipated to last through April 2026, weather-dependent.
- Crews will cover or fill in the waterline trench at the end of each workday.
- Typical work hours are from 7 am to 4 pm.
- Noise, dust, backup alarms, and vibrations as crews work to excavate and install the new water line.
Legacy Ridge Residents
At this time, water shut-offs are not expected. However, construction is unpredictable. Crews will notify residents in case of an emergency water shut-off.
Who to Contact
If you would like to share your contact information with the project team to stay better informed, please email constructionoutreach@westminsterco.gov with your name, email address, and cell phone number. You can also call 303-658-2500 for more information.
To a view a flyer with a map of this project, click here Version OptionsWaterline Replacement ProjectsHeadline.
What to expect when crews are installing a water line:
- A utility locate service identifies existing utilities in the street (such as gas and electric mains).
- A contractor roto mills a 48-inch trench in the street where the water main is to be installed.
- The new main will undergo a bacteria test and a pressure test. During this process, water will be flushed from a fire hydrant or blowoff assembly.
- After testing is complete, workers will connect the individual home services to the main.
- The old main, valves, and fire hydrants will be removed or left in place, and the trench will be compacted to ensure no settling.
- During the project, your water may be turned off throughout the day. Crews will attempt to notify residents prior to any water shut-offs. In the event of an emergency, the water could be turned off without notification.