11-04-2025
Manitou Springs completes new 1.1 million gallon Mesa Water Tank
(MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo.) — The City of Manitou Springs has completed its new 1.1 million Mesa Water Tank, which will significantly enhance the City's ability to store treated water for residential use, fire protection, and overall system reliability.
Following a competitive bid, construction for the steel-bolted tank began in Aug. 2024 and was finished in less than a year.
'Substantially complete as of this week, the project was delivered in just eight months despite challenges posed by the steep mountain access road and limited site space,' the City wrote in a press release. 'Approximately 350 cubic yards of concrete were poured over four phases using nearly 50 truckloads.'
The new tank was brought online on Wednesday, April 9. With the existing 2.0-million-gallon Mesa Tank and Crystal Tank, Manitou Springs will have more than 3.5 million gallons of finished water storage. This capacity improves operational flexibility, ensures adequate water pressure, and supports uninterrupted service during maintenance or emergencies.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be hosted on Thursday, April 17, for the new Mesa Water Tank.
In addition, the City will begin a separate project to rehabilitate the original Mesa Water Storage Tank, which has served the community since 1965.
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