"The study is a key driver to conserving, protecting, and enhancing water supplies as the basin continues to experience unprecedented growth and subsequent supply challenges," said Joe Frank, Lower South Platte Water Conservancy District general manager.
Directing a multi-disciplinary team, Brown and Caldwell will provide project oversight, coordinate a 60-strong stakeholder task force, evaluate agricultural requirements, and lead modeling. Stantec will integrate results of the South Platte Storage Study, a 2017 report detailing multi-purpose water storage possibilities in the Lower South Platte River basin. Cost estimating, organization structuring, and water treatment will also be part of Stantec's remit. Leonard Rice Engineers will refine municipal, industrial, environmental, and recreational demands and support modeling. Sigler Communications has been engaged for stakeholder outreach. The team will be advised by Doug Robotham and attorneys from Holland & Hart.
"This project is an opportunity for diverse stakeholder collaboration and to develop implementable solutions to secure Colorado's future water supply," said Matt Lindburg, Brown and Caldwell project manager. "Our talented team is excited to leverage our collective expertise and move this important project forward for the betterment of Colorado's residents and businesses."
Project kickoff commenced in March with a draft of the final study scheduled for delivery within a year.
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