Construction News

May 24, 2024

Chatfield Reservoir Water Storage Remains High to Start 2024 Season

Due to longer than normal and sustained precipitation, as well as cooler temperatures throughout 2023 and into 2024, Chatfield Reservoir has continued to be full for longer than anticipated. With Chatfield Reservoir and the Reallocation Pool filling and remaining full, we have received a number of questions that we have answered in our latest newsletter.
June 2, 2023

Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project Reaches Full Pool

The Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company (CRMC) proudly announces that it has achieved its full multi-purpose water storage capacity of 20,600 acre-feet in Chatfield Reservoir. This significant milestone marks the first time the Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project (Project) has reached its new operational high level of 5,444 feet following the final authorization by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) in May 2020.
January 23, 2023

Plum Creek Picnic Area and Plum Creek Nature Area Closed – January 24-31

Due to helicopter forestry work occurring in the Plum Creek area, the Plum Creek Picnic Area and the Plum Creek Nature area will be closed from January 24 through January 27. 
July 20, 2021

Plum Creek Environmental Mitigation Recognized in Engineering With Nature Publication

The Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project is thrilled to announce that the Plum Creek environmental mitigation work has been featured as one of 62 projects in the publication, Engineering With Nature: An Atlas Volume 2.
May 14, 2021

Lane Closure in effect for Perimeter Road: 5/17/21 – 5/21/21

In order to perform roadway repairs on a portion of Perimeter Road west of Gravel Ponds and Kingfisher Day Use Areas, traffic will be reduced to one lane of traffic beginning Monday, May 17th, 2021 at 7:00am and lasting until Friday, May 21st, 2021 at 5:00pm. 
March 11, 2021

CSRP: 2020 Year in Review – Looking Ahead to 2021

The Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project (CSRP) was able to achieve many important milestones in 2020, including receiving final approval to begin storing water in the reallocation pool. Read more about CSRP's 2020 year in review and the activities planned for 2021 in the March 2021 edition of our e-newsletter.
October 26, 2020

Douglas County’s Sandstone Ranch And Schmidt Property Provide Key Environmental Mitigation for CSRP

For the Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company (CRMC) and its member water providers, the partnership with Douglas County to protect portions of its newly acquired open space properties, Sandstone Ranch and Schmidt Property, was vital to receiving the environmental mitigation credits needed to successfully implement the Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project (CSRP).
May 18, 2020

CSRP Receives Final Approval from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company (CRMC) is excited to announce that the Chatfield Storage Reallocation Project has received final approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), granting the project participants the right to store water in the new reallocation pool.
May 18, 2020

Herbicide Application in South Platte River Mitigation Area – Beginning May 18, 2020

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company would like for the public to be aware that beginning on Monday, May 18, 2020, herbicides […]
April 20, 2020

Herbicide Application in Plum Creek Nature Area – Beginning April 20, 2020

Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company would like for the public to be aware that beginning on Monday, April 20, 2020, herbicides will be applied within the Plum Creek Nature Area.
April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020 – Construction Activities Update

CRMC is thrilled to inform you that all recreational modifications and environmental mitigation work have been completed.  We can’t wait for you to visit the new Marina floating building, explore areas of the Park that you may not have visited since construction started over two years ago, and even discover new areas of the Park not previously accessible.
May 14, 2021

Lane Closure in effect for Perimeter Road: 5/17/21 – 5/21/21

In order to perform roadway repairs on a portion of Perimeter Road west of Gravel Ponds and Kingfisher Day Use Areas, traffic will be reduced to one lane of traffic beginning Monday, May 17th, 2021 at 7:00am and lasting until Friday, May 21st, 2021 at 5:00pm. 
April 3, 2020

April 3, 2020 – Construction Activities Update

CRMC is thrilled to inform you that all recreational modifications and environmental mitigation work have been completed.  We can’t wait for you to visit the new Marina floating building, explore areas of the Park that you may not have visited since construction started over two years ago, and even discover new areas of the Park not previously accessible.
August 1, 2019

August 15, 2019 – Revised Reopening of Roxborough Cove, Plum Creek Day Use Area, and Access to Plum Creek Nature Area

Due to minor construction delays, we unfortunately must inform the public that the reopening of Roxborough Cove and Plum Creek […]
July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019 – Construction Activities Update for 4th of July

It finally feels like summer and Chatfield Reservoir Mitigation Company is pleased to report that Fox Run, Kingfisher, Gravel Ponds, the new South Platte Bridge, and Perimeter Road are on target to reopen to the public by the end of the day on July 3rd, 2019. The Marina will also have more amenities available, including the opening of the fishing pier, parking lots, and the restroom and shower building near the South Boat Ramp. The Perimeter Trail is also on target to be completed from Catfish Flats, over the new South Platte Bridge, and connecting to the Heronry.
May 31, 2019

Marina Docks and South Boat Ramp to Open June 1, 2019

Beginning at 6:00 am Saturday, June 1, 2019, the new Marina docks, South Boat Ramp, and boat parking lot will be reopened. We strongly recommend all public boaters continue to use the North Boat Ramp until the remaining landside parking lots and amenities are completed.
May 16, 2019

May 16, 2019 – Construction Activities Update

Swim Beach is on track to open by Memorial Day Weekend! Construction updates also cover the Marina, Perimeter Road, trails, and several day use areas.
April 4, 2019

April 4, 2019 – Construction Activities Update

The cold and wet weather this winter has resulted in delays in completing various construction activities at Chatfield State Park. The heavily saturated soils in the larger dirt work areas along Perimeter Road, Kingfisher, Gravel Ponds, and the Marina have resulted in the construction schedule being significantly impacted.
February 3, 2019

February 4, 2019 – Construction Activities Update

Construction activities update for February 3, 2019 including information on the Marina, South Platte Bridge, Gravel Ponds, Kingfisher, and the Park's westside amenities.
December 1, 2018

December 1, 2018 – Construction Activities Update

Due to conflicts related to the relocation of Xcel Energy’s gas line, the completion of Swim Beach, Catfish Flats, and Fox Run, as well as the recreational trails from Deer Creek to Fox Run, have been delayed.