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Building the future

Your investments at work.

We are working to maintain and  improve critical infrastructure to meet state regulations and ensure our city is prepared to meet future demands.

In November 2024, City Council approved the 2025 budget and five-year rate case. The five-year rate case is a new, longer-term plan to build and maintain critical utilities infrastructure in Colorado Springs.

Through these important projects, we are building the future together.

Energy & fiber projects


A graphic rendering of four natural gas generators next to a geodesic dome. The generators feature short exhaust stacks next to industrial grade machinery.

We're planning to add 400 megawatts of reliable, cleaner and cost-effective energy generation and storage at a site near the Colorado Springs Airport.

Projected cost: $600 million

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Large rolls of orange piping that is used for fiber optic cable installation.

Our new fiber network will improve utility operations, better serving our customers and community. Once complete, Colorado Springs will be among the best-connected cities, offering high-speed internet to every home and business.

Projected cost: $266 million

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Aerial photo of a large, fenced-in, empty lot with construction equipment and materials scattered around. Cheyenne Mountain is visible in the background.

The Kelker Substation Expansion Project almost doubles the substation's size to accommodate growing energy demands in southeast Colorado Springs.

Projected cost: $70 million

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Rendering of the proposed Central Substation looking west from Austin Bluffs Parkway. A tall fence surrounds electric equipment below power lines.The Central Bluffs Substation project increases operational flexibility and allows for future expansions and technologies.

Projected cost: $24 million

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Photo of two utility workers in a bucket high above the ground maintaining electrical power lines on a wooden utility pole.The Midway-Kelker project will upgrade the current transmission line to increase our system’s capacity.

Projected cost: $56 million

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Photo of 3 high-voltage transmission towers with power lines stretching across the sky during sunset.The Kelker-South Plant Transmission line project involves constructing a large overhead transmission line to connect two of our existing substations. This project will improve system reliability and help meet growing demand.

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There is a need to build new facilities to meet increased demand.

Projected cost: $29 million

Improvements to natural gas infrastructure to our south plant natural gas units and improve resiliency to Fort Carson.

This project would also supply natural gas to the proposed Horizon Utility Campus.
 

Projected cost: $59 million

Replacement of gas infrastructure components to improve safety & reliability. 

Gas main steel renewals: replacement of gas mains with modern coated steel piping. | $28 million

Coated steel renewals: program to replace high risk segments of coated steel pipe. | $19 million

Vintage plastic renewals: program to replace high-risk vintage pipe segments, fittings and valves. | $5 million 

Total projected cost: $52 million

Install gas main extensions, new meters, instruments, parts, and service stubs to new residential and commercial customers.

Projected cost: $35 million 

Install underground distribution to new residential customers.

Projected cost: $29 million

This list provides projections as of April 2025 and is not all-inclusive. It highlights the largest capital projects in order of projected cost over the next five years. Projections are subject to change. 

Water & wastewater projects

Map titled 'Eastern Wastewater System Expansion Project' Map shows the Cross Town Interceptor, running from the Las Vegas facility to the intersection of Platte Avenue and Peterson Road. The Milton Proby Interceptor runs along that street to 2 lift stations southeast of the airport.

The Eastern Wastewater System Expansion will provide the critical “backbone” of infrastructure needed to serve our city’s rapidly growing east side. Phase I of the project, estimated at $396 million, is slated to begin in 2026 and last through 2030.

Upper and lower crosstown interceptor's projected cost: $147 million

New lift stations and force mains' projected cost: $141 million

Milton Proby interceptor projected cost: $69 million

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Computer rendering of a dam holding a reservoir in mountainous terrain.This proposed project would expand the Montgomery Reservoir, located near Hoosier Pass. This would increase our total water storage capacity for our growing city.

Projected cost: $172 million

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A low-angle photo of large irrigation equipment on wheels in a field at a Bent County farm.We're developing new water sharing projects to acquire new water sources.

Projected cost: $63 million

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The Northern Monument Creek Interceptor will consolidate separate wastewater systems into a centralized pipeline, saving money, maintaining reliability and ensuring environmental responsibility.

Projected cost: $40 million

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Phases 2 and 3 of this project are expected to include new filtration, ozone, sodium hypochlorite and total organic removal facilities.

Projected cost: $35 million

A multi-year project to replace 14 miles of pipeline.

Projected cost: $26 million

Design and construction of pump station and transmission mains. 

Projected cost: $24 million

This list provides projections as of October 2024 and is not all-inclusive. It highlights the largest capital projects in order of projected cost over the next five years. Projections are subject to change. 

Other current projects

In addition to the major projects listed above, we are completing additional repairs and improvements to our infrastructure.

Photo of a person wearing protective gear, including an orange helmet with a face shield and gloves. They are working on an electrical meter attached to the side of a buildingWe're installing upgraded meters to allow two-way communication between your home or business and our systems.

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Graphic rendering of a large, industrial energy storage system about the size of a shipping container. It has multiple compartments, ventilation panels, and electrical components.

Jackson Fuller energy storage uses large-scale lithium-ion batteries to store energy. It supports renewable sources like solar and wind by storing excess energy for use when it's needed.

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A worker in safety gear inspecting a large pipe in a hole surrounded by red metal shoring. A ladder extending into the hole is also visible.We have completed two of the three phases of the N. Academy Boulevard water valves replacement project. Work on phase three is underway.

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Aerial photo of the face of the South Catamount Dam. The water from the reservoir is drained, mountainous terrain surrounds the area on a cloudy day.We are resurfacing the steel face of the South Catamount Reservoir dam to improve its safety and performance. We are also replacing nearby infrastructure as part of this project.

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Map of the Galley Road Water Main Improvement Project. The 1st phase stretches between Moffat Circle and Wooten Road. The 2nd phase stretches between Wooten and Babcock Road. The 3rd phase extends from Space Center to Powers. The 4th is the Powers intersection.

We are installing more than 4,400 feet of water main to improve water quality and enhance reliability in that area.

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Computer rendering of a residential building painted light brown with windows and double doors that look like a garage.The new Star Ranch Pump Station will replace the Lower Skyway Pump Station, which was built nearly 80 years ago. When complete, it will increase the reliability of our water supply for fire protection, improve water quality and reduce the risk of water outages.

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Photo of a small pond on a cloudy day. A sign that reads "no fishing, no human swimming" is placed in the foreground on a sandy beach.South Suburban Reservoir in the Stratton Open Space in Colorado Springs is closed to the public while repairs are made to the dam’s outlet.

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A mountainside lake flanked by pines on both sides.Mason Reservoir in the South Slope Recreation Area of Pikes Peak will be closed for repairs during the 2025 season.

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One worker, in a red hard hat and checkered shirt, is inside an underground utility box. The other kneels beside it. They are handling tools from a yellow case labeled "Multimeter."Cable injection extends the life of our underground electric cables, reduces outages and improves reliability of the underground system.

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Completed projects

An open dirt field next to six natural gas power generators at the site of the old Martin Drake Power Plant in downtown Colorado Springs.
Sustainable Energy Plan

Martin Drake Power Plant Demolition

After less than two years of careful mitigation efforts, major demolition efforts of the former Martin Drake Power Plant are complete. After less than two years of careful mitigation efforts, major demolition efforts of the... After less than two years of careful mitigation efforts, major demolition efforts of the former Martin Drake Power Plant are complete.

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Aerial photo of the reconstructed section of Monument Creek and the new pedestrian ramp, access to the creek.
Wastewater project

Monument Creek Stabilization Project

We completed work in July 2024 to protect important wastewater infrastructure that lies below Monument Creek. We completed work in July 2024 to protect important wastewater infrastructure that lies... We completed work in July 2024 to protect important wastewater infrastructure that lies below Monument Creek.

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Power poles and steel equipment at the Briargate Substation photographed under hazy/smoky skies.
Sustainable Energy Plan

Briargate Substation and Transmission Line

The Briargate Substation and Transmission Line project added infrastructure to increase transmission capacity and improve grid reliability. The Briargate Substation and Transmission Line project added infrastructure to increase... The Briargate Substation and Transmission Line project added infrastructure to increase transmission capacity and improve grid reliability.

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A large steel power pole above an electric substation on the east side of Colorado Springs.
Sustainable Energy Plan

Cottonwood-Fuller Transmission Line

The Cottonwood-Fuller transmission line conductors were replaced to increase its capacity and improve system reliability. The Cottonwood-Fuller transmission line conductors were replaced to increase its capacity... The Cottonwood-Fuller transmission line conductors were replaced to increase its capacity and improve system reliability.

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An electrical substation with high-voltage equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, and power lines.
Sustainable Energy Plan

Horizon Substation

The Horizon Substation is a new substation that supports transmission reliability, and the growing electrical distribution needs of our community. The Horizon Substation is a new substation that supports transmission reliability, and... The Horizon Substation is a new substation that supports transmission reliability, and the growing electrical distribution needs of our community.

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A worker uses a long insulated pole to interact with high-voltage electrical equipment, including large insulators and power lines
Sustainable Energy Plan

Williams Creek Substation

Williams Creek Substation was upgraded and expanded to interconnect renewable energy generation and to support a reliable, cost-effective energy system. Williams Creek Substation was upgraded and expanded to interconnect renewable energy... Williams Creek Substation was upgraded and expanded to interconnect renewable energy generation and to support a reliable, cost-effective energy system.

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Aerial photo of a sprawling, massive number of solar panels in a brown field with mountains in the far distance.
Sustainable Energy Plan

Pike Solar Facility

The Pike Solar Facility is now generating and delivering electricity. The 175-megawatt solar array, located on 1,310 acres, was placed into operation in December 2023. The Pike Solar Facility is now generating and delivering electricity. The 175-megawatt... The Pike Solar Facility is now generating and delivering electricity. The 175-megawatt solar array, located on 1,310 acres, was placed into operation in December 2023.

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Flying Horse Substation

The Flying Horse Substation received new equipment to support power from present and future renewable energy sources. The Flying Horse Substation received new equipment to support power from present and... The Flying Horse Substation received new equipment to support power from present and future renewable energy sources.

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