Project Overview


Project Area
The Lower Westerly Creek study area is located in the cities of Aurora and
Denver.  "Lower" Westerly Creek is defined as the portion of Westerly
Creek from its outfall at Sand Creek to the outlet of the Westerly Creek
Dam within the Lowry Redevelopment area.  This reach totals 4.2 miles in
length.


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Project Goals
  • Define hydrology based on previous studies.
  • Create a current hydraulic model of the drainageway.
  • Develop an up-to-date floodplain to allow accurate floodplain
    regulation.
  • Define a master plan of improvements to alleviate flooding.
  • Justify costs based on a Cost-Benefit analysis.
  • Prepare reports for:    Hydrology Summary
                                                    Cost-Benefit Calculations
                                                 
   Alternate Plans Report
                                                      
[Alternative 1]
                                                      
[Alternative 2]
                                                      
[Alternative 3]
                                                      
[Alternative 4]
                                                  
 Conceptual Preliminary Design Report


Project Sponsors
        Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
        City of Aurora
        City and County of Denver

Interested Parties
        Westerly Creek Connection

Project Engineer
        Kiowa Engineering Corporation
         7175 West Jefferson Avenue, Suite 3400
         Lakewood, Colorado 80235
         303.692.0369