The Price Park Tank Replacement project is nearing the halfway point this summer.
In 1882, the city of Longmont constructed the Price Park Reservoir — a seven million gallon open air water reservoir. In 1955, an additional two million gallon reservoir replaced two open-air reservoirs that were built in 1923.
In 2013, the city’s water master plan called for a eight million gallon above ground reservoir to replace the seven million gallon reservoir, which only supplies water by gravity.
The Price Park Tank Replacement project began nine months ago, near Sunset Pool. So far, crews have demolished both the seven- and two- million gallon tanks. The concrete foundation has been poured for the eight million gallon tank and new pump house, a news release from the city of Longmont stated.
The new tank, pump and control equipment is expected to reduce the footprint of existing structures and improve water pressure and fire flow.
The existing seven million gallon water tower will remain and will be used as a communications tower, the news release stated.
The waterlines at Sunset Circle, Sunset Street and in the Sunset Pool parking lot underwent construction which has since been completed. The pool parking lot is expected to be resurfaced and repainted before the pool opens on May 22.
“The City of Longmont appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as we update the city’s key water infrastructure. We encourage visitors to use caution while entering the areas around the construction zone and yield to construction traffic,” the city of Longmont stated.
The project is estimated to be completed in Spring 2025.
