College and Vine Regulator Station Reliability Project

Xcel Energy is conducting work in Fort Collins as part of a periodic review of the system to maintain reliability. The project will include reconfiguration of an existing natural gas regulator station and replacement of natural gas lines, as well as routine testing in the project area. This work allows Xcel Energy to continue to provide safe, reliable service to the Fort Collins area.

This project is located near the southeast corner of N. College Avenue and E. Vine Drive. The regulator station is inside a building in a fenced area near railroad tracks and the Poudre River Whitewater Park.

Regulator stations are a common component of the natural gas system and are essential to ensuring safe and reliable natural gas service. These facilities adjust natural gas pressure to the appropriate level for use in homes and businesses.

There is an existing regulator station at this location near the intersection of N. College Avenue and E. Vine Drive. The project team will work with applicable jurisdictions, including the City of Fort Collins, and will follow permitting requirements.

This periodic review of the system will allow Xcel Energy to continue to provide safe, reliable service to the Fort Collins area.

Project construction is anticipated to start in May 2025 and be complete in August 2025.

Schedules are subject to change.

Project work may include the following:

• Temporary lane closures or shifted lanes as construction equipment enters the site.
• Traffic control measures like flaggers and signs.
• Temporary changes to trail access in Poudre River Whitewater Park.
• Construction equipment on site.
• Construction noise, dust and vibration.
• Routine testing noise.
• Potential disturbances to plants and trees, with restoration planned upon project completion.

Our goal is to limit inconveniences to you during work.

Xcel Energy will restore work areas to preconstruction conditions.

Portions of the trail on the east side of the park will be temporarily closed, however visitors will still be able to access portions of the trail on the west side of the park, including the pedestrian bridge over the Cache la Poudre River and river access points for kayakers and tubers.

Trail closure signs will be posted to inform park users.

Additional information is provided on the project map.

Service interruptions are not expected during this project. If this changes, we'll communicate directly with you.

We know you may have questions, and we want to provide the information you need. You can call us at 970-416-4410 or email us at CollegeandVine@XcelEnergyRegulatorStations.com.

• The project has been designed to meet federal and state standards and safety requirements.
• At Xcel Energy, the safety of the public and our employees is at the foundation of all we do.
• The safety of the public around Xcel Energy's natural gas system influences every decision that we make throughout a project.
• Xcel Energy takes a proactive approach to safety, implementing multiple safety measures before, during and after construction.
• Our natural gas regulator stations are designed in compliance with federal and state standards and safety requirements.
• We inspect our natural gas regulator stations at regular intervals to ensure their integrity.
• Our staff monitors natural gas lines and facility operations 24/7 from Xcel Energy's gas operations center.

Your safety is always top of mind. If you ever suspect a natural gas leak, you should leave your location immediately. Once you are safely away from the area, call 911, then call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999.

It's important to know how to recognize potentially dangerous natural gas leaks. Signs of a leak include:

• “Rotten egg” or sulfur-like odor. It may smell differently to you, though.
• Hissing, whistling or roaring noise outside near the natural gas line or inside near appliances.
• Dirt spraying into the air or continuous bubbling in a creek or pond.
• Unexplained dead or dying vegetation.

Improper or unauthorized digging near underground utilities is a common cause of natural gas incidents. Prior to digging, call 811 or visit colorado811.org to get help locating and marking buried utility lines.

For additional information, visit Natural Gas Safety | Outages & Safety | Xcel Energy.