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Westminster Saves Nearly $100 Million on Drinking Water Facility After Strategic City Council-led Review
Following a City Council-led review, the City reduced the cost of the new Westminster Boulevard Drinking Water Facility by nearly $100 million. Originally estimated at $304 million, the project will now proceed with a $206 million budget.
City Launches Community Engagement on Road & Fire Infrastructure Needs
On June 2, Westminster City Council initiated a community dialogue to enhance neighborhood streets and fire infrastructure. Officials seek funding to address deteriorating road conditions and necessary fire station construction. As demand for emergency services grows, city leaders emphasize the importance of resident engagement in shaping future infrastructure investments.
Pothole Palooza Returns for 2025
This spring, the City is once again bringing back Pothole Palooza, a marathon week to fix as many potholes as possible in our community. Our streets team will hit the roads from April 14-17 filling any potholes that have been reported by residents, and any others they find along the way.
‘Sno Nix’ and ‘Plowabunga’ Win Snowplow Naming Contest
After residents submitted their punniest names and voted for their favorites, it's official: 'Sno Nix' and 'Plowabunga' have officially joined our fleet of snowplows this season.
How It’s Blade: Anatomy of a Snowplow
Westminster's Public Works and Utilities Department is tasked with plowing more than 1,100 lane miles of road to keep residents safe during winter storms. It takes a team of trained and dedicated operators starting as early as 2 a.m. to get a jump on each storm.
Building for Tomorrow: Milestone Projects in 2025
Three monumental City projects will take shape in Westminster next year, improving how we live, play, and work.
Why does my water taste different in the fall?
It’s called turnover! Some of you may notice that your water tastes a little different in early to mid October. Don’t worry—that’s normal! Usually around October of each year, turnover begins at Standley Lake, which is a seasonal change between summer and winter when water from the bottom of the lake naturally rises to the top.
Report Potholes During Our First-Ever Pothole Palooza
From April 8-11, our dedicated City streets team will repair potholes as part of a marathon week to spruce up roads in Westminster. Starting today, residents can let us know about any pesky potholes that need to be fixed using the form linked below.
‘Clearopathra’ and ‘CTRL+SALT+DELETE’ Officially Join Snowplow Fleet
Two snowplows were officially named by City staff using custom-designed decals and resident-submitted names. After residents submitted their punniest names and voted for their favorites, Clearopathra and CTRL+SALT+DELETE officially joined the fleet. Be on the lookout for these punny plows this winter and beyond.
‘Clearopathra’ and ‘CTRL+SALT+DELETE’ Win Citywide Name-a-Snowplow Contest
After residents submitted their most creative names and voted for their favorites, it's official: ‘Clearopathra' and ‘CTRL-SALT-DELETE' will officially join the fleet this winter.