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The City of Greeley is launching a long-term, $500 million investment to improve our stormwater system. This upgrade will help address aging infrastructure and increase our system’s ability to handle storms. A more modern system will better protect homes, businesses, and roads from flooding now and in the future.
Why Now?
Greeley is located between two rivers, with a unique, sloping topography. This position demands a robust and resilient system that reflects both current and future needs.
Many parts of Greeley’s stormwater system—especially downtown—are more than 100 years old. These aging pipes and outfalls are no longer adequate to manage today’s storm events and meet regulatory compliance. Recent storm events, like the May 2024 downtown flooding, have only added to our urgency.
How We're Funding the Work
While the full project will cost around $500 million, we’re getting started with funding we already have in place—thanks to a recent rate change and City Council’s support for bond funding. These resources will move three priority projects forward, including a fast-tracked effort on the 12th and 7th Street Outfalls.
City staff are already investigating additional funding sources like grants, bonds and federal funding options to keep the program moving smoothly.
What's Next?
Stormwater improvements are one part of the big changes happening in Greeley. We must carefully coordinate this work with other major city projects, like the proposed downtown civic campus and planned upgrades to the 9th and 10th Street Corridor.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in our city’s future. The work will take time, planning, and community support—but when it’s done, Greeley will be better protected, more resilient, and ready for what’s ahead.
The City of Greeley is launching a long-term, $500 million investment to improve our stormwater system. This upgrade will help address aging infrastructure and increase our system’s ability to handle storms. A more modern system will better protect homes, businesses, and roads from flooding now and in the future.
Why Now?
Greeley is located between two rivers, with a unique, sloping topography. This position demands a robust and resilient system that reflects both current and future needs.
Many parts of Greeley’s stormwater system—especially downtown—are more than 100 years old. These aging pipes and outfalls are no longer adequate to manage today’s storm events and meet regulatory compliance. Recent storm events, like the May 2024 downtown flooding, have only added to our urgency.
How We're Funding the Work
While the full project will cost around $500 million, we’re getting started with funding we already have in place—thanks to a recent rate change and City Council’s support for bond funding. These resources will move three priority projects forward, including a fast-tracked effort on the 12th and 7th Street Outfalls.
City staff are already investigating additional funding sources like grants, bonds and federal funding options to keep the program moving smoothly.
What's Next?
Stormwater improvements are one part of the big changes happening in Greeley. We must carefully coordinate this work with other major city projects, like the proposed downtown civic campus and planned upgrades to the 9th and 10th Street Corridor.
This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in our city’s future. The work will take time, planning, and community support—but when it’s done, Greeley will be better protected, more resilient, and ready for what’s ahead.
