Triview Newsletter — October 2026
Higby Road Widening Project Completed Ahead of Schedule!
We’re pleased to announce that the Higby Road widening project is officially complete — ahead of schedule and under budget! What was originally expected to wrap up in late November has been finished early, giving our community a safer, wider road well before winter arrives.
This project began with your support. In May 2025, Triview Metro District residents voted to approve the district issuing $12.6 million in general obligation bonds to fund this critical improvement. That investment has now delivered a wider, safer Higby Road that will ease traffic congestion and improve safety for our growing community for years to come.
We know road construction isn’t convenient, and we sincerely appreciate your patience throughout the phased construction process — from utility installation last spring to the final roadway improvements this fall, your understanding made it possible to complete this project efficiently and ahead of schedule.
Thank you for being part of this journey — Higby Road is better because of you!
L to R: Tom Martinez (yellow vest, Project Inspector/Owner’s Representative), Ann Marie Jojola (Triview Board, VP), John Gibbons (Triview Board member), Jim McGrady (Triview General Manager and Overall Project Manager), Mitch Cassels (Kiewit Project Manager).
Looking west from the Bowstring/Higby Road with Lewis Palmer High School on the right.
Central Reservoir Update: Mining Permit Update
Triview has received an important update on the Stonewall Springs Reservoir Complex: a mining permit has been issued to allow construction to move forward on our new Central Reservoir, located on roughly 800 acres owned by Triview east of Pueblo.
Once complete, the Central Reservoir will provide approximately 8,000 acre-feet of storage capacity – nearly three times the size of the district’s existing South Reservoir, which holds about 1,600 acre-feet. This additional storage represents a major step forward in Triview’s long-term renewable water strategy, adding significant capacity to bank water for future dry years and continued growth along with partnership opportunities for other entities to purchase capacity in this valuable reservoir.
Triview has taken a number of steps over the past decade to ensure that we have access to the renewable water resources our district needs to continue to thrive despite the current drought conditions we are experiencing in our state. The Central Reservoir is another one of those steps that will protect district property values by ensuring that our community has access to the water we need.
Triview Leadership Featured at Statewide Conference
Several members of the Triview Metropolitan District’s Board of Directors joined District Manager Jim McGrady and Water Delivery & Treatment Manager Gary Potter at the Special District Association of Colorado’s Annual Conference, which is the state’s premier gathering for special district leaders.
Jim was a featured panelist on “Perspectives on Passing a Ballot Measure for Your District,” sharing real-world strategies for engaging voters and building community support for infrastructure funding. His perspective was informed by Triview’s own successful Higby Road bond campaign. The conference was a great opportunity for our board and staff members to represent Triview’s leadership on the statewide stage and bring back best practices that directly benefit our community.
NCMI Construction Is Underway
Construction on the Northern Monument Creek Interceptor (NMCI) is officially underway, and pipe is being laid in the field right now. This 10.1-mile pipeline will carry wastewater from Triview and Forest Lakes metro districts to Colorado Springs Utilities’ J.D. Phillips Water Resource Recovery Facility, replacing our aging local treatment plant with access to a modern, larger-scale system.
As a reminder, this project has been in the works for more than eight years, and there will be no special assessments — the debt is being repaid through existing water and wastewater rates, which have already been adjusted to accommodate this investment. Construction is expected to continue through late 2027.
Winterize Your Sprinklers Before the First Freeze
As temperatures start to drop, now is the time to prepare your irrigation system for winter. A hard freeze can crack pipes, valves and sprinkler heads if water is left sitting in the lines, and those can lead to costly repairs come spring.
Schedule your annual sprinkler blow-out with a licensed irrigation contractor now. If you winterize your system yourself, make sure you shut off and drain your irrigation system’s backflow preventer and insulate any exposed above-ground piping or valves. Also, be sure to disconnect and drain outdoor hoses and hose bibs.
Don’t wait until the first freeze warning to try to schedule your sprinkler system blow-out because irrigation contractors book up quickly this time of year. Winterizing now protects your investment and helps avoid unnecessary water loss and repair costs down the road.
Sanctuary Park Hours Changing Nov. 1
As daylight hours continue to shorten as we head into winter, Sanctuary Park’s operating hours will shift to a seasonal schedule effective Nov. 1. New winter hours: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. This adjustment aligns with our standard seasonal pattern across district parks and open space and helps ensure the park remains safe and well-maintained through the winter months. Updated signage will be posted on-site, and the current hours will remain in effect through Oct. 31.
Board to Review Preliminary 2027 Budget
Triview Metro District’s preliminary 2027 budget is due to the Board of Directors by Oct. 15. This kicks off the district’s annual budgeting process, which balances the cost of ongoing operations and major capital projects with our commitment to responsible, sustainable rates for residents. As always, the preliminary budget will be reviewed and refined before formal adoption later this year, with the final version posted at triviewmetro.com/board-financials once approved.