March 6, 2008--Old Dillon Reservoir price tag reaches $7.5 million (Summit Daily News)
Anticipating U.S. Forest Service approval of a proposal to enlarge Old Dillon Reservoir, the Board of County Commissioners discussed paying for the multi-million dollar project. The county is partnering with Dillon and Silverthorne to create a valuable new water supply at a cost now estimated to be about $30,000 per acre foot. At that price, the enlargement would cost about $7.5 million, according to county manager Gary Martinez. Commissioner Tom Long said the expense to secure future water supplies is crucial and the best investment the county can make for its future.
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