City Set to Receive $8.625 Million FEMA Grant for Gold Hill Pipeline

November 2, 2026

Heavy equipment lowers pipeline into place.

GREELEY, Colo. — The City of Greeley will receive an $8.685 million Pre-Disaster Mitigation grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help construct the City’s Gold Hill Pipeline project.

The funding was secured with help from U.S. Rep. Gave Evans through a Community Directed Spending Request. The Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management will administer the grant and distribute funds for the project.

The grant adds to the city’s $16 million investment in the Gold Hill Pipeline. The full project is expected to cost $25 million.

The new 60-inch diameter pipeline will be built west of Colorado Highway 257. It will connect Greeley’s two treated water transmission systems, making Greeley’s water system more reliable and flexible.

The need for stronger water infrastructure became clear during events like the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire. The fire affected water supplies and systems across northern Colorado.

The new pipeline will help protect water service during emergencies, such as wildfires and floods. It will also help the City respond to drought, water quality concerns, or other events that may affect a treatment plant. Over time, the project may reduce operating costs for electricity and treatment chemicals.

The pipeline will allow water from either treatment plant to reach all four of Greeley’s water pressure zones. If one plant must reduce or stop operations, the other plant can continue serving customers.

Greeley residents, businesses, and industries depend on safe, high-quality water every day. This includes food producers, breweries, and manufacturers. Reliable water service helps these employers maintain production, protect product quality, support local jobs, and sustain economic activity.

The project will also support nearby communities. Evans, Milliken, Garden City, and Windsor receive some or all their water treatment service from Greeley. The new connection will improve Greeley’s ability to provide backup water service when needed.