Denver Water Operations Complex Redevelopment

Martin/Martin provided civil engineering services associated with both the master planning and redevelopment (approximately 35 acres) of the main Denver Water campus. Services began with a facility assessment and site evaluation study to determine the possible campus configuration to best suit the mission of Denver Water and evaluate opportunities for incorporation of high sustainability and LEED pursuit desires. Goals of the project were to become one of the nation’s most sustainable utility campuses, promoting the potential use of rainwater harvesting and graywater reuse while maintaining maximum flexibility for future growth and mission requirements. Services extended into the full campus design and jurisdictional entitlements, promoting a multi-phased design that allowed the campus to remain fully operational throughout construction, maintaining the integrity of historic structures, and working within the parameters of highly sustainable goals. Design is provided for utility mainlines, grading, drainage, detention and water quality features, and design associated with multiple new buildings surrounded by heavy site needs to support the maintenance functionality of the program.