a lot of our permitting applications and processes into the 21st century.” INVESTING IN INFRASTRUCTURE Future opportunity depends on smart planning, and Pueblo West is rising to meet the challenge.“As we’ve grown, the infrastructure needs, especially water and wastewater treatment, have grown too,” Egging maintains.“Colorado is a semi arid state, so water is at a premium. The wastewater treatment facility is almost at capacity for the current demand, so we’re looking to expand that.” The district is investing close to $20 million to expand its wastewater treatment plant for continued growth to meet the needs of current residents and comply with state regulations.“The main goal behind it is to allow us to continue to grow and serve our residents,” Egging stresses. Housing in Pueblo West has traditionally meant single-family homes on large lots surrounded by 148 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 11
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