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Show made in March 1967 on a rental basis. Project features will be turned over to the Silt Water Conservancy District on January 1, 1968. A pre-operation and maintenance inspection was made of all project facilities late in the summer of 1967, and construction deficiencies noted. Correction of these deficiencies is being performed as rapidly as possible. It is planned to construct a short reach of drainage channel during fiscal year 1970 and to postpone further drainage construction until the need for it becomes apparent. e. Fruitland Mesa Project The Fruitland Mesa Project, located in west-central Colorado, was authorized by Congress in September 1964. The project will provide supplemental water for 7,010 acres of presently inadequately irrigated land and a full supply of irrigation water to 15,870 acres of land. In addition, recreation and fish and wildlife benefits will be provided. Principal project features will include the Soap Park Dam and Reservoir, the Black Mesa Conduit, the 22-mile Fruitland Canal, and two diversion dams. Advance Planning Advance planning studies were initiated in fiscal year 1965. The Fruitland Mesa definite plan report was completed in July 1967 and submitted to the Commissioner of Reclamation for review. Construction will commence in fiscal year 1969 if funds are available. f. Bostwick Park Project Congress authorized construction of the Bostwick Park Project in September 1964. Located in west-central Colorado, the Bostwick Park Project will provide a supplemental water supply for 4,500 acres of presently inadequately irrigated land and a full water supply for 1,610 acres of new land. The project will also provide recreation and fish and wildlife benefits. Storage regulation of flows of Cimarron Creek will be provided by Silver Jack Dam, principal feature of the project. Released storage water and usable natural flows will be diverted from Cimarron Creek into the existing Cimarron Canal and conveyed 23 miles to the vicinity of the project lands where distribution will be made through existing ditches. Two laterals will be constructed to convey water to lands above those presently irrigated. Construction Activities A contract for constructing Silver Jack Dam and Reservoir was awarded October 4, 1966, at a bid price of $3,539,100. Construction no |