Judge approves construction for key portion of $485 million pipeline in Larimer County, Colo.
A state judge in Larimer County, Colorado, has ruled in favor of the City of Thornton and the Larimer County Commissioner's court in response to a lawsuit filed by the Save the Poudre nonprofit, which sought to halt the construction of the pipeline, citing environmental concerns.
According to The Colorado Sun, members of the nonprofit have advocated for several years for the pipeline's water source to be redirected through the Cache la Poudre River to enhance river flow.
Save the Poudre leader Gary Wockner stated that the group is considering an appeal. Wockner has previously challenged permits for multiple water diversion projects in Colorado.
City of Thornton officials expressed relief of the recent ruling and confirmed that it will proceed with the construction of its $485 million pipeline project in the Larimer County area, The Colorado Sun reported. The project will transport water rights acquired by Thornton on the Cache la Poudre River to treatment facilities in Adams County.
Roughly one-third, or around 21 miles, of the overall pipeline are now complete, said sources. Thornton stated that the water project is expected to begin supplying water to residents by 2028.
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