NUCA of Colorado News

DIA eyes infrastructure investment after losing $475M project

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:39:39 GMT

Infrastructure delays drove a major plant to Colorado Springs instead. DIA is looking at how to avoid a repeat. https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2026/02/10/denver-airport-swire-coca-cola-infrastructure.html

Congress approves millions in appropriations spending for Western Slope projects.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:36:37 GMT

Over $141 million in congressionally directed spending has been approved to fund roughly 110 projects across Colorado, including several infrastructure, affordable housing, child care and energy projects. https://www.skyhinews.com/news/congress-approves-funding-western-slope-projects/

The coming failure of Glen Canyon Dam

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:34:38 GMT

As Colorado River negotiations build toward a Feb. 14 deadline, few are talking about design flaws in the dam that holds back Lake Powell.

https://www.hcn.org/articles/the-coming-failure-of-glen-canyon-dam/

NUCA Smart Brief

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:44:51 GMT

NUCA applauds House passage of water resources bill

The House has passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, drawing praise from the National Utility Contractors Association. CEO Doug Carlson said the bipartisan bill is crucial for delivering water infrastructure resources, stressing the importance of federal investment in subsurface infrastructure to ensure clean water and sewer services.

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