Triview Newsletter — April 2026
Higby Road Construction Resumes
Good news!
Construction on the Higby Road widening project has resumed after a planned winter pause, and we’re on track for completion this fall!
You may recall that last May, Triview residents voted to approve $12.6 million in general obligation bonds to fund this critical project that will ease traffic congestion and improve safety in our growing community. We’ve planned the project in three phases to minimize disruption and accommodate traffic from Lewis-Palmer High School:
- Phase 1 (Spring 2026): Currently underway – Utility installation and roadway improvements from Harness Road west to Cloverleaf Road
- Phase 2 (Summer 2026): Work from Jackson Creek Parkway east to Bowstring Road, scheduled during summer break when school is out
- Phase 3 (Summer/Fall 2026): Final improvements from Bowstring Road east to Cloverleaf Road
As you may have already experienced, there are road closures and detours during construction, especially in the current phase between Harness Road and Bowstring Road. For detailed information about closures, alternate routes and the latest updates visit triviewhigbyroad.com
Thank you for your patience as we improve our community’s infrastructure to improve the quality of life for all of us.
Image rendering of road closures and detours during construction
New District Office is Now Open
We’ve moved! Our new utility operations and administration building at 1641 Baja Drive in Monument has officially opened. This new building will keep us close to the Triview community and deliver significant long-term savings.
When our previous lease expired, we faced a challenge: there wasn’t adequate office space available to rent in Monument or the surrounding area. Rather than move outside the community, we chose to invest in a building that will serve you—our residents and businesses—for years to come while keeping our team close by.
The 8,000-square-foot facility, built by Crossland Construction, brings together our administrative team and approximately 10 utility operations staff who were previously working out of four different locations. The building provides eight garage bays for our utility trucks and equipment, as well as modern office space for our employees, along with meeting spaces for Triview’s Board of Directors’ meetings and community gatherings.
Building our own facility was the best long-term option for the district. The building is being financed through a 10-year note with annual payments of approximately $500,000, split between existing water utility and general operating funds—there are no new taxes involved. This investment will deliver significant cost savings over leasing—money that can be redirected to other community priorities. We’re excited to serve you from our new home in the community!
Our New Address:
1641 Baja Drive
Monument, CO 80132
Please Mail Utility Bill Payments To:
Triview Metropolitan District
PO Box 849
Monument, CO 80132
Image of the new utility operations and administration building
Major Wastewater Infrastructure Project Approved
After eight years of planning, the Northern Monument Creek Interceptor (NMCI) project is moving forward. Following approval by the Triview Metro District’s Board of Directors in February, the Colorado Springs City Council gave its final approval in March. Groundbreaking for this mission critical project is expected this May or June.
The NMCI will be a 10.1-mile pipeline that transports untreated wastewater from Triview and Forest Lakes Metropolitan Districts to Colorado Springs Utilities’ J.D. Phillips Water Resource Recovery Facility (near I-25 and Garden of the Gods Road) for treatment.
Once operational, this partnership provides Triview with a 99-year contract for wastewater treatment—a long-term, sustainable solution that protects our community today and in the future. It also allows us to own a share of the pipeline infrastructure, which is a valuable community asset.
Before committing to the project, we conducted an independent study to evaluate the future costs of mandatory upgrades to our existing wastewater treatment facility (which we currently share with Donala Water and Sanitation District and Forest Lakes Metropolitan District). This partnership proved to be the best long-term value for our community and minimizes regulatory risks going forward, which could have major impacts on the district’ s financial wellbeing.
The total project cost is approximately $90.3 million for all participants. Triview’s share is $25.66 million and Forest Lakes is responsible for $6.78 million. This regional partnership is a significant investment in infrastructure that will serve our community for generations.
Timeline:
Groundbreaking: May/June 2026
Expected Completion: Late 2027
For more details, visit Colorado Springs Utilities’ project page at csu.org/current-projects/northern-monument-creek-interceptor.
Spring Cleaning: Caring for our Triview Community
As spring arrives, you will notice our public works team hard at work around the district. They’re busy protecting and maintaining the parks, trails, trees and open spaces that make Triview such a great place to live and do business.
Our crews start each day with trash pickup around the district and clean trash cans and doggie pot stations twice a week—small tasks that keep our shared spaces welcoming for everyone. Street sweeping is underway on main roads and will continue throughout the district to clear away winter debris and sand.
Spring is a critical time for tree and landscape care. Our team continues watering during dry conditions to protect trees and shrubs and has begun the first round of pine beetle spray treatment to safeguard our trees. Regular pruning keeps plants healthy, and we’re replacing trees and shrubs where it’s necessary.
We’re also strengthening turf areas through aeration and overseeding, followed by fertilizing lawns and landscape beds. Mulching around ornamental beds along Jackson Creek Parkway and throughout the district helps plants retain moisture and controls weeds.
Irrigation systems are being tested and started up for the season, weather permitting. Trail improvements continue across the district, including a nice upgrade in Promontory Point, between Ann Arbor Way and Soo Line Way where weare replacing a gravel trail with a concrete sidewalk and planting new trees, Autumn Blaze Maples and Blue Spruce.
The most exciting project is our new ADA-compliant inclusive playground at Venison Creek Park, which is nearly complete! We’re targeting an early April opening for the playground that will allow children of all abilities to play together. A ribbon cutting for the new park will be held in early June after the new landscaping has become established.
These maintenance activities protect our community’s significant investments in infrastructure and green spaces. Regular care extends the life of these assets, prevents costly emergency repairs and keeps Triview looking beautiful.
You may see our crews working throughout the district this spring—their efforts help preserve the quality of life that makes Triview special. If you see them as they work to care for our community, please give them a friendly wave or a kind word.
Image of Agate Park