Fruita City Shops: Public Works & Parks

The Town of Fruita acquired the property at 900 Kiefer Avenue in 1980 for storage and use as a maintenance yard. A 2,250-square foot shop was then constructed in 1997 with multiple remodels and expansions over the years. As the City of Fruita continued to grow, so did the demand for maintenance activities and storage. In 2014, the City of Fruita acquired an additional 3.5 acres of property adjoining this location from Mesa County. In 2015, a 22,000-square foot expansion was constructed that allowed the City to consolidate all road, utility, fleet, and parks maintenance and storage operations to this site. The new shop was funded in part by grants from the Department of Local Affairs and the Mesa County Federal Mineral Lease District, as well as incorporated surplus steel purchased from the Old Fruita Bridge to reduce costs.

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