By Shannon Lukens.

 

The City of Craig will be spending more than $4.7 million in capital utility projects for Fiscal Year 2025. Ten projects will help strengthen the city’s water and sewer infrastructure. A press release from Craig Mayor Chris Nichols says just over $3 million has been paid for with grants and external funding through state and federal sources and over $1 million was secured through the support of U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper. (Press release below.)

 

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UPDATE WEDNESDAY MORNING: We have received more information on the remodel of the Walmart in Craig, which opened back in 2007. This is the store’s first remodel. Work starts in May and should be finished by late summer.

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 25, 2025

City of Craig Announces Over $4.7 Million in Utility Capital Projects for Fiscal Year 2025

Craig, CO – Mayor Chris Nichols today announced that the City of Craig has authorized more than $4.7 million in capital utility projects for Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at strengthening the City’s water and sewer infrastructure. These ten projects, funded through the City’s Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds, represent a significant investment in the long-term reliability and sustainability of Craig’s public utilities.

“Investing in our core infrastructure is one of the most important responsibilities we have,” said Mayor Chris Nichols. “Thanks to strong state and federal partnerships, we’re able to move forward with these improvements while offsetting nearly 67% of the cost with grants and outside funding. This is a major win for Craig residents.”

Total project costs amount to $4,708,653, with $3,133,657.50 in grants and external funding helping to reduce the financial burden on the City. These funds have been secured through a combination of state and federal sources, including over $1 million in congressionally directed spending secured with the support of U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.

Key Projects and Improvements Include:

• Backup Power Generation for both the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants to ensure continued operation during outages.
• Five major water system projects, funded by Energy Impact Assistance grants, including control system upgrades at the Water Treatment Plant and integration of the new generators into the master control console.
• Replacement of 2,250 linear feet of aging water line, including service lines, valves, and hydrants on 10th Street, beneath Fortification Creek, and near Mack Lane.
• Rehabilitation of the South Glen Erie Water Tank, including interior and exterior recoating, lead abatement, security upgrades, and improvements to the tank’s structural protection systems.
• Sewer system upgrades, including new backup generation for the aeration process, rehabilitation of the North Clarifier, and large-diameter sewer pipe cleaning to improve collection system performance.

“These projects are essential for maintaining the high-quality services that Craig residents rely on every day,” said Mayor Nichols. “We’re modernizing our systems, increasing efficiency, and improving safety—while leveraging outside funding wherever possible.”

This latest round of capital projects builds on a strong record of infrastructure investment by the City. Since 2019, Craig has been awarded more than $25.7 million in grant funding for improvements including parks, downtown revitalization, solar projects, Yampa River access, housing development, and utility infrastructure.

“There’s more to do, and we’re committed to doing it,” said Mayor Nichols. “We’re working hard to ensure Craig is a place where people want to live, raise a family, and invest in the future.”

For more information on the City of Craig’s ongoing infrastructure efforts, please contact City Hall at (970) 826-2000 or visit www.ci.craig.co.us.