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As the campus continues to expand, existing mains may need to be evaluated
which is served by private mains that are maintained by Mines. In discussions
Mines should install a new water main in Kafadar Commons west of 15th and
domestic and fire services to the buildings. The exception being Mines Park,
The line is recommended to be upsized to an 8” PVC water main to improve
Water mains are located throughout the campus in public streets to provide
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throughout campus and provide support to the Golden Fire Department as
Arapaho Street. The existing line is currently 4” and was installed in 1936.
basis as project scopes are finalized. Future site development should be
in good condition and are functioning properly. Fire hydrants are located
to insure adequate capacity and pressure is available for domestic and fi
services. This assessment should be conducted on a project-by-project
with Mines staff, the majority of the existing mains and service lines are
coordinated with the Golden Fire Department to provide fire lane access and Mines should dedicate easements for the water mains in Mines Park to the City of Golden. The easements would transfer the responsibility to maintain
POTABLE WATER EXISTING WATER CONDITIONS needed. WATER RECOMMENDATIONS capacity and reduce the risk of potential failure. optimal fire hydrant locations. and repair water mains from Mines to the City of Golden.
The Mines campus depends on the Golden area utility grid for the provision of
Sanitary Sewer – Wastewater generated by the campus is discharged into
ciency natural gas
Potable Water – The City of Golden provides the campus potable water.
UTILITY SYSTEMS
the City of Golden sewer system. Heating Plant – The heating plant boilers are high effi fired boilers. Natural gas is provided by the local utility. Electrical Power – Mines purchases electrical power from Xcel Energy. Colorado School of Mines Facilities Master Plan
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