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Pueblo commissioners unimpressed by Springs stormwater spending Play Video
May 2, 2013 8:21 PM
Colorado Springs city leaders announced this week they will spend $46 million dollars improving their aging stormwater system. Many of the projects are aimed at better controlling the increased run-off from the Waldo Canyon Burn Area. "We want to move it forward as quickly as we can," said City... more » -
SDS construction will delay traffic in Pueblo West
April 16, 2012 12:21 PM
Southern Delivery System (SDS) crews will have construction activities crossing Purcell Boulevard at N. Jarosa Drive in Pueblo West through Friday. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Purcell, however motorists are advised to use slower speeds when traveling near these construction activities. Detours in the area will be clearly... more » -
Land owners upset about massive water pipeline
June 17, 2011 7:47 PM
Construction is underway on a 62-mile underground pipe through Southern Colorado. The Southern Delivery System will provide water for thousands of people for years to come, but it's going through some private properties and a few people think they're being cheated out of their land. Lavetta Kay lives in... more » -
Construction starts on massive 62-mile pipeline
June 17, 2011 7:23 PM
Construction is underway on a massive underground pipeline designed to meet future water needs in Southern Colorado. It's called the Southern Delivery System . The 62-mile pipeline will run from the Pueblo Dam to Colorado Springs, providing water for the Springs, Fountain, Security and Pueblo West. The estimated cost of... more » -
Construction starts on massive underground pipeline
June 17, 2011 12:58 PM
Construction has started on a billion dollar pipeline project in Southern Colorado. The Southern Delivery System will transfer water from the Pueblo Dam to Colorado Springs, Fountain, Security and Pueblo West. Tonight on News First 5 at 5 p.m. we'll talk about how long the project will last, jobs... more » -
Southern Delivery System moves forward
May 7, 2011 11:15 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Federal officials have signed final contracts on the Southern Delivery System water project, meaning construction on a 62-mile pipeline that would move water from Pueblo Reservoir to Colorado Springs can move forward. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation manages the reservoir. Bureau spokeswoman Kara Lamb says... more » -
Contracts inked for Colorado Springs water project
May 7, 2011 3:20 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Federal officials have signed final contracts on the Southern Delivery System water project, meaning construction on a 62-mile pipeline that would move water from Pueblo Reservoir to Colorado Springs can move forward. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation manages the reservoir. Bureau spokeswoman Kara Lamb... more » -
Report predicts positive impact from Southern Delivery System
March 22, 2011 6:26 PM
A report on construction of the Southern Delivery System says the pipeline will contribute to the creation of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in earnings for the population. Those are among the findings of a new independent economic development report commissioned by the Center for Regional Advancement, an... more » -
Eminent domain issue on hold for SDS
January 25, 2011 8:01 PM
Colorado Springs City Council has put the issue of eminent domain on hold. Tuesday evening, councilmembers asked Colorado Springs Utilities to go back to the negotiating table for 14 property owners in Pueblo West. Utilities is trying to acquire the land for the Southern Delivery System project, a 62-mile... more » -
Not enough funds for Colo. water projects
January 16, 2011 5:48 PM
PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - A report by a Denver public policy research firm says Colorado doesn't have enough money to fund a large backlog of water projects. Dick Brown of San Dollar Research says in his report that Colorado has relied on mineral severance taxes to fund water projects,... more » -
Colorado Springs to vote on 12% water rate hike
May 11, 2010 8:46 AM
The Colorado Springs City Council is expected to approve a 12 percent water rate hike Tuesday, the first step toward doubling water rates by 2016. The reason: to pay for a pipeline system to ship water from Pueblo Reservoir. The 12 percent hike would go into effect next... more »
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