Helper's massive rebuild proposal gets CIB approval

Helper City is in line for what may be the largest single commitment of funds in the history of the state's Permanent Community Impact Board. 

It is a $19.5 million package of grants and loans to rebuild the city's aging water, sewer and stormwater systems, and to repave the streets when the underground work is done. 

"We were all shocked," announced Mayor Dean Armstrong, speaking of the delegation of city officials and engineering consultants who got the word Thursday morning at the board meeting. Sun Advocate

Work to begin near Utah canyon

Work is beginning on a $20 million road project that will improve access to natural gas wells near an eastern Utah canyon that has American Indian artifacts and rock art. The project will begin Monday with a groundbreaking ceremony in Carbon County. The road is a cooperative effort among Denver-based Bill Barrett and Duchesne and Carbon counties. Ogden Standard-Examiner

Emery Town receives water money

Emery Town council held a public hearing for input on the proposed water source improvements for the town. The total project cost is estimated at $6.67 million for construction, permitting, mapping, administrative costs, engineering and related expenses. Mayor Mistie Christiansen went before the Community Impact board and recently obtained a grant/loan package for a total of $1,070,000 for the project. The US Army Corps of Engineers is contributing $5 million toward the project. Other funds procured for the project include: Consol Mining for $125,000; Muddy Creek Irrigation and Energy Sector for $475,000.

The plan is to pipe the canal to the highway or until funds run out. There are many benefits for the project including a 30-40 percent water savings by stopping canal seepage. Currently the Muddy Creek canal company is working on the silting structure which must be in place before the canal piping project can begin. Any funds left over from the silting structure can be transferred to the canal project. Emery County Progress