The Town of Wellington (Town) is located approximately 12 miles north of the City of Fort Collins, at the intersection of Interstate 25 and Highway 1. The Town has approximately 4,200 water service connections serving an estimated population of 12,000. More than 40% of residential customers are connected to privately owned non-potable systems for irrigation. The Town’s current water resources portfolio consists of two water supply sources: an agreement with the North Poudre Irrigation Company (NPIC) for up to 2,000 acre-feet per year of water out of NPIC Reservoir #3 and three municipal wells augmented up to a total of 400 AF annually under the Cache la Poudre Water User Association plan.
The Town is seeking qualifications from experienced firms to develop a comprehensive Water Source Development Plan, incorporating an economic feasibility analysis. The selected consultant or team will be responsible for providing expertise in engineering, financial analysis, and Colorado water rights, including groundwater, to deliver a sustainable and economically viable water supply solution for the Town through 2075.
Town staff anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in May 2024 with project completion anticipated by May 2025.
