Northridge Water Tanks Replacement Project

Early Pour Days:

Crews are pouring the foundations of the new tanks and will need to work outside of standard operating hours during two days within the next couple of weeks. On these days, trucks will begin delivering and pouring concrete at 5 a.m. As the pour days are dependent on good weather, please check back for the most up-to-date information.

• Tentative Pour Day: Friday, June 9
• Tentative Pour Day: Tuesday, June 13

Construction Update:

We’ve reached a big milestone on the Northridge Tanks Project as crews began pouring the concrete for the foundations of the tanks! This round of concrete pouring will happen over four days  throughout the next month, depending on the weather. You will see an increase in concrete truck traffic along West 92nd Avenue, Lowell Avenue, West 88th Avenue and Yates Street.

What You Can Expect During Construction 

• Construction noise and large truck traffic in project area.
• Large drilling rigs and concrete trucks will be on site.
• Hauling trucks and construction vehicles will primarily enter and exit the construction site off Yates Street through the Grace Community Church and Rocky Mountain TV Network access driveway.
• Access to homes and businesses will be maintained during construction.
• Traffic control measures and flaggers will be in place to guide motorists around the work zone. No road closures are anticipated.
• Working hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday through Friday (weekend work may be needed under special circumstances). 

Dirt and Noise Control Measures 

• Increased noise and construction activity is expected. This is a normal part of the construction process and should not cause any distress. 
• The work site will be monitored, properly cleaned, and maintained through project completion. 

This work is a key part of our capital improvement program to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality drinking water for the City of Westminster. 

Project Background 

The City is replacing two aging water storage tanks near City Hall with new water tanks that will provide reliable service decades into the future. Two of the three existing tanks were built in 1968 and need to be replaced due to structural safety concerns. The tank on the far east side of the property was built in 2016 and will remain on site. 

Location of tanks:  

Images below are of the current aging infrastructure for one of the two tanks that were recently removed. Both tanks were maintained to exceed their useful life. These two water storage tanks were built in 1968 and were removed due to structural safety concerns and will soon be replaced in the same location as the old ones. 

As part of the Northridge Water Tanks Replacement Project, crews will begin hauling materials and drilling piers starting mid to late January 2023, including concrete placement. This phase of the project is anticipated to be complete by end of March 2023.  

We are committed to being a good neighbor and protecting the surrounding neighborhood’s health and well-being. We apologize for the noise and dust as we prepare the foundation for the new water tanks installation.