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Westminster pulls out of Rocky Flats tunnel and bridge access project, citing health concerns

Council’s 4-3 vote means the city will not contribute nearly $200,000 it owes for the project

Last week, Westminster pulled out of an agreement to help fund major access points to the refuge for hikers, bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The council majority is concerned the refuge is too polluted to be open for public use. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Last week, Westminster pulled out of an agreement to help fund major access points to the refuge for hikers, bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The council majority is concerned the refuge is too polluted to be open for public use. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 2: Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
By | jaguilar@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Westminster is the second community surrounding the 6,200-acre federal property to withdraw from an intergovernmental agreement supporting construction of a tunnel and bridge into Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge.
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