The fruitland irrigation COMPANY (COMPANY), located in western colorado, will install supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) at three key gates along its ditch and reservoir system

The Fruitland Irrigation Company (the Company), located in western Colorado, received a $184,050 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) Federal Grant Program (CFDA 15.507). The grant funding will be used to install Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems at three key gates along the Company's ditch and reservoir system. This project will enable the Company to remotely and automatically control two gates and the Gould Reservoir outlet gate, as well as remotely monitor flow measurements. The SCADA installation is expected to improve the efficiency and manageability of the Company's irrigation water delivery system, allowing for more responsible water distribution to its shareholders. The project supports the goals and objectives of the Colorado Water Plan and Gunnison Basin Implementation Plan. The grant award has an initial term from September 16, 2024 through the ultimate completion date of December 31, 2025.

Once completed, this project will allow the COMPANY remote and automated control of two gates and the gould reservoir outlet gate, along with remote readings of flow measurements in the system. The supervisory control and data acquisition installation will increase system efficiency and manageability resulting in more responsible delivery of irrigation water to shareholders. The project will meet statewide and regional goals and objectives of the colorado water plan and gunnison basin implementation plan.