By: Abraham Jewett | KDVR
DENVER (KDVR) — The city of Westminster is preparing to break ground on a new $206 million drinking water facility.
The facility will be able to treat 14.7 million gallons of water per day, according to the city, which said Tuesday that it has been designed to “provide clean, safe, and affordable drinking water for generations to come.”
A ceremonial groundbreaking will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on site at 9988 Westminster Blvd. The event is on the east side of Westminster Boulevard between 98th and 104th avenues.
The city said parking will be available and that the free event, in addition to the ceremonial groundbreaking, will include food trucks, educational activities, and a “close-up look at construction equipment.”
The facility was originally estimated to cost Westminster $304 million; however, the city said it is saving nearly $100 million following a multi-year review led by the Westminster City Council.
Construction is expected to begin in the fall of 2025 and will continue through 2028, the city said.
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