Garfield-Harrison Project

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The Garfield-Harrison Project is a large-scale master planned Stormwater project that began in January 2022. The City of Loveland has contracted with Connell Resources to build the Garfield Harrison Storm Drainage Improvements Project. The four separate phases are expected to occur over the next four years (approximately one phase per year.) The project addresses the multiple drainage problems caused by aging infrastructure in the west part of downtown Loveland. Partnering with the City’s Water and Wastewater divisions, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program, and Stormwater Engineering, the project will include new waterlines, sanitary sewers, street resurfacing, and various concrete repairs that will improve ADA accessibility.

The four-year project is designed to improve the following:

  • Implementation of the City of Loveland Master Drainage Plan
  • Replacing and upgrading existing stormwater infrastructure to address existing drainage issues and meet current stormwater standards
  • Installing 18- to 60-inch diameter storm sewer pipes
  • Replacing existing waterlines and valves to address aging infrastructure
  • Replacing pavement including asphalt patching, milling, overlays, or full street reconstruction where project components are installed
  • Rehabilitating and replacing concrete, as well as adding necessary ADA improvements
  • Disconnecting stormwater from the Little Barnes Ditch during Phase 4
  • Providing stormwater quality treatment measures within the stormwater system

The four-phase project is expected to be completed in fall 2027.

Phase 3

Work on Phase 3 is well underway with construction. The project includes five work zones for Phase 3 and will finish in early August 2025.

  • Zone 1 - Roosevelt Avenue between 5th and 8th Street: Roadway will be closed to install new stormwater and waterlines. Zone 1 is estimated to be completed by spring 2025.
  • Zone 2 - 8th Street between Sheridan Avenue and Harrison Avenue: The roadway will be closed to install new stormwater. Zone 2 is estimated to be completed spring 2025.
  • Zone 3 - 7th Street between Franklin Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue: The roadway will be closed to install new stormwater. Zone 1 is estimated to be completed spring 2025.
  • Zone 4 - Colorado Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street and Franklin Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street, 7th Street between Franklin and Colorado will undergo a full road closure to add to the continuation of installing the new stormwater. Zone 4 is estimated to be completed by late summer 2025.
  • Zone 5 - 8th Street between Duffield Avenue and Colorado Avenue: The roadway will be closed to install new stormwater. Zone 5 is estimated to be completed by spring 2026.

A large-diameter storm sewer pipe will be installed on North Roosevelt Avenue to West 9th Street and then a smaller-diameter lateral west on West 7th Street to Colorado Avenue. Additionally, the project will include adding a new waterline on North Roosevelt Avenue between West 5th Street and West 8th Street. Under the five work zones, road closures in blocked segments will be required to install the new water and stormwater pipelines. The road closures will follow the timeline of the work zones.

During construction, local access, deliveries, and services will always be maintained. Residents will experience construction noise and disruptions near their homes. Traffic control personnel will be onsite to direct residents during this work. Typical working hours will be Monday through Friday from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night and weekend work will be occasional and announced in advance.


Learn about the phasing of this project


How is this project funded?

  • Estimated total project cost: $18 million
  • The project is funded through the Stormwater and Water Enterprise Fund. Enterprise funds are dedicated funds supported by user fees in the monthly utility bill. Similar to a business, user fees fund the operation, maintenance, administration, and capital improvement projects required to provide the service.

Stay Informed

To stay informed about this project, subscribe to our email list in the "Stay Informed" section. For immediate questions or concerns, contact us at: garfieldharrisonstormdrain@gmail.com or 970-716-5155. Please allow us at least 24-48 hours to respond to you. Thank you!

The Garfield-Harrison Project is a large-scale master planned Stormwater project that began in January 2022. The City of Loveland has contracted with Connell Resources to build the Garfield Harrison Storm Drainage Improvements Project. The four separate phases are expected to occur over the next four years (approximately one phase per year.) The project addresses the multiple drainage problems caused by aging infrastructure in the west part of downtown Loveland. Partnering with the City’s Water and Wastewater divisions, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program, and Stormwater Engineering, the project will include new waterlines, sanitary sewers, street resurfacing, and various concrete repairs that will improve ADA accessibility.

The four-year project is designed to improve the following:

  • Implementation of the City of Loveland Master Drainage Plan
  • Replacing and upgrading existing stormwater infrastructure to address existing drainage issues and meet current stormwater standards
  • Installing 18- to 60-inch diameter storm sewer pipes
  • Replacing existing waterlines and valves to address aging infrastructure
  • Replacing pavement including asphalt patching, milling, overlays, or full street reconstruction where project components are installed
  • Rehabilitating and replacing concrete, as well as adding necessary ADA improvements
  • Disconnecting stormwater from the Little Barnes Ditch during Phase 4
  • Providing stormwater quality treatment measures within the stormwater system

The four-phase project is expected to be completed in fall 2027.

Phase 3

Work on Phase 3 is well underway with construction. The project includes five work zones for Phase 3 and will finish in early August 2025.

  • Zone 1 - Roosevelt Avenue between 5th and 8th Street: Roadway will be closed to install new stormwater and waterlines. Zone 1 is estimated to be completed by spring 2025.
  • Zone 2 - 8th Street between Sheridan Avenue and Harrison Avenue: The roadway will be closed to install new stormwater. Zone 2 is estimated to be completed spring 2025.
  • Zone 3 - 7th Street between Franklin Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue: The roadway will be closed to install new stormwater. Zone 1 is estimated to be completed spring 2025.
  • Zone 4 - Colorado Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street and Franklin Avenue between 7th Street and 8th Street, 7th Street between Franklin and Colorado will undergo a full road closure to add to the continuation of installing the new stormwater. Zone 4 is estimated to be completed by late summer 2025.
  • Zone 5 - 8th Street between Duffield Avenue and Colorado Avenue: The roadway will be closed to install new stormwater. Zone 5 is estimated to be completed by spring 2026.

A large-diameter storm sewer pipe will be installed on North Roosevelt Avenue to West 9th Street and then a smaller-diameter lateral west on West 7th Street to Colorado Avenue. Additionally, the project will include adding a new waterline on North Roosevelt Avenue between West 5th Street and West 8th Street. Under the five work zones, road closures in blocked segments will be required to install the new water and stormwater pipelines. The road closures will follow the timeline of the work zones.

During construction, local access, deliveries, and services will always be maintained. Residents will experience construction noise and disruptions near their homes. Traffic control personnel will be onsite to direct residents during this work. Typical working hours will be Monday through Friday from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night and weekend work will be occasional and announced in advance.


Learn about the phasing of this project


How is this project funded?

  • Estimated total project cost: $18 million
  • The project is funded through the Stormwater and Water Enterprise Fund. Enterprise funds are dedicated funds supported by user fees in the monthly utility bill. Similar to a business, user fees fund the operation, maintenance, administration, and capital improvement projects required to provide the service.

Stay Informed

To stay informed about this project, subscribe to our email list in the "Stay Informed" section. For immediate questions or concerns, contact us at: garfieldharrisonstormdrain@gmail.com or 970-716-5155. Please allow us at least 24-48 hours to respond to you. Thank you!

  • FOR RELEASE: Next phase of the Garfield-Harrison Project begins in April

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    Next phase of the Garfield-Harrison Project begins in April


    LOVELAND, Colo. – March 21, 2024 – The City’s Stormwater Engineering division, in partnership with Connell Resources, will resume construction on the Garfield-Harrison project in April, weather permitting. Phase 2c is expected to be completed in Fall 2024.

    Phase 2c will begin along Sheridan Avenue north of 4th Street. The project will entail:

    • Street milling on March 25. Street milling is a process used in road construction and maintenance to remove the top layer of an existing pavement surface.
    • A large diameter storm sewer pipe will be installed up to 5th Street and then east to Roosevelt Avenue, requiring excavation that will require a full road closure. Adding a waterline on 5th Street between Franklin and Roosevelt Avenues.

    Traffic Impacts

    Through traffic on Sheridan Avenue and 5th Street will be closed from April 1 until the end of summer 2024. During construction, local access will always be maintained. Residents will experience heavy construction noise and disruptions near their homes for approximately two months. Typical working hours will be Monday through Friday from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night and weekend work will be occasional and announced in advance.

    Project Contact and Weekly Updates

    There are multiple opportunities to follow the project’s progress and receive notices of upcoming work. They are the following:

    Additionally, residents can receive frequent updates about the project by signing up for the project’s newsletter by subscribing to the email list in the “Stay Informed” section.

    About the Project

    The Garfield-Harrison Project is a large-scale master planned stormwater project that began in January 2022. The four-phase project is expected to be completed by 2025. The project addresses the multiple drainage problems caused by aging infrastructure in the west part of downtown Loveland. Partnering with the City’s Water and Wastewater divisions, Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program and Stormwater Engineering, the project will include new waterline, sanitary sewer, street resurfacing, and various concrete repairs that will improve ADA accessibility.

  • FOR RELEASE: Garfield Harrison Storm Drainage Improvements Construction Ends for 2023

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    CONTACTS: Kim Overholt, Communications and Engagement Manager, 970.962.3268 | kimberly.overholt@cityofloveland.org

    Illianna Milldrum, Communications and Engagement Specialist, Public Works, 970.962.2608 | illianna.milldrum@cityofloveland.org


    Garfield Harrison Storm Drainage Improvements Construction Ends for 2023

    Road, sidewalk, and landscape improvements completed


    LOVELAND, Colo. – Oct. 10, 2023 – The City of Loveland has ended construction early of the Garfield Harrison Storm Drainage Improvements Project. Road paving, curb and gutter work and landscaping tasks were completed. Construction will restart in spring 2024.

    This multi-year project is designed to implement several improvements to infrastructure in the area including:

    • Replacing and upgrading existing stormwater infrastructure to address existing drainage issues and meet current stormwater standards.

    • Install 18- to 60-inch diameter storm sewer pipes.

    • Replace existing waterlines and valves to address aging infrastructure.

    • Replace pavement including asphalt patching, milling, overlays, or full street reconstruction where project components are installed.

    • Rehabilitate and replace concrete as well as add necessary ADA improvements.

    • Provide stormwater quality treatment measures within the stormwater system.

    The City has contracted Connell Resources as the project contractor and ICON Engineering for project design. The total project will be funded by the Stormwater, Water and Power Enterprise Funds. This project is part of the Stormwater Master Plan as well as the Water and Power Capital Improvement Program.

    Additional project emails including detour maps, images and other project updates, can be found at letstalkloveland.org/garfieldharrisonproject.

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