Construction Update: April 27-May 8

Hello Loveland!

Construction on the Namaqua Hills Waterline Replacement Project officially began on April 27th. Here's the latest update on construction from April 27th-May 8th with a look at upcoming weeks as well.

Construction Progress

• Crews milled the roadway to prepare for the waterline trench.
• Crews worked on temporary water installation and potholing to identify existing utilities.
  • Temporary above‑ground waterlines were installed for future use and are visible in the roadway shoulders.
  • Ramps made of millings were placed where temporary lines cross driveways or the road to protect the pipe. All ramps are sloped for lower vehicles.
• A small shutdown occurred April 30 to install two valves, one on Morning Drive and one on Juniper near the intersection with Morning Drive.
  • These valves will allow the contractor to isolate the existing waterline during construction and minimize future outages and impacts to residents.

Traffic Control

• Morning Drive will remain closed to through traffic, but homeowners will continue to have access.
• Skyrock to Juniper will remain the designated detour.

Upcoming Work

• A pump station shutdown on Morning Drive is scheduled for May 12.
  • The City asks residents to avoid lawn watering and minimize water use from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help prevent outages during the shutdown.
• Crews will install a temporary bypass of the pump station to maintain service during work
• Excavation and removal of the existing 6‑inch cast iron waterline will begin, followed by installation of an 8‑inch PVC line.

Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements.