Work begins on West Grange project in Longmont

LONGMONT – Boulder-based Markel Homes has begun infrastructure work on West Grange, one of the largest new residential developments in southwest Longmont.

West Grange has been approved for a build-out of 599 homes on 126 acres. It will join Longmont’s development plans for its 29-acre Dry Creek Community Park, featuring ball fields, tennis and volleyball courts and an 18-hole disc golf course.

In 2014, four multiuse sports fields will open. Although not yet funded, Longmont also would like to build an 80,000-square-foot recreation center there.

Located on the southeast corner of Nelson Road and 75th Street, West Grange backs up to hundreds of…