Published on February 14, 2023
A new community service project is coming to Dacono this year thanks to the board of county commissioners approving fund allocation.
Via the City of Dacono’s Glen Dale Avenue Waterline Replacement project, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will aid in replacement of watermain pipes on this street. The Glens of Dacono is a 1970s-era manufactured housing subdivision. The current watermain pipes are constructed of cast iron and are nearing a useful lifespan of 50 years. As the system ages, general maintenance repairs have become more frequent and expensive to the city and water loss is a concern. The Glen Dale Avenue project is among the last sections in The Glens requiring the replacement of watermain lines. This project is funded at $241,225.
“This is a project that we really can get behind as a board, because it brings needed improvements to this neighborhood,” said Weld County Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman. “Last year, we saw the completion of the Evans Idaho Street sidewalk paving project, which has helped increase use of that street. We hope this watermain project sidelines maintenance needs and associated costs for Glen Dale homeowners.”
In 2022, the board revised the 2022 Annual Action Plan to set aside $310,000 in unawarded 2022 grant funds for unnamed grant projects. CDBG staff has worked with communities on projects to allocate this funding. On Nov.14, 2022, the board passed a resolution to award $68,775 of these funds to Weld County Government for the 60+Ride On-Demand Transportation Services project, which left a balance of $241,225. The Dacono waterline project will eat up the remaining 2022 funds.
Find out more about Weld County’s CDBG program.