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Two Utah cities will receive EPA grant to help revitalize areas blighted by industrial use
Two cities in northern Utah are set to see a combined $1 million in federal funds to help assess areas that were polluted by heavy metals from landfills and mines. On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced two $500,000 grants for Murray and Spanish Fork as part of the agency’s Brownfields program, which has […] The post Two Utah cities will receive EPA grant to help revitalize areas blighted by industrial use appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Spanish Fork opens new high school, will demolish old building next month
Community members, high school students and faculty crowded together in the rain at the entrance of the new Spanish Fork High School on Monday evening, waiting to get a look inside the new facility. “While we bid farewell to the familiar sights and sounds of our old home, we also...
Local Looks: Fork Fest serving up tasty tunes with a side of fun
Returning for its seventh year, one of Utah County’s biggest music festivals is taking place June 7-8. Fork Fest is an annual showcase of Utah bands presented by the Harrington Center for the Arts and Velour Live Music Gallery. Started by Velour owner Corey Fox and singer-songwriter Joshua James...
Tooele solar facility providing clean power to Park City, Salt Lake City
The Elektron Solar Project is expected to generate enough clean energy to power approximately 19,700 homes each year, according to metrics provided by the EPA. The plant has 20- and 25-year power purchase agreements through Rocky Mountain Power to provide renewable energy to Park City, Summit County, Park City Mountain, Deer Valley Resort, Salt Lake City, and Utah Valley University.
Provo mulling bridge repair, road expansion on 820 North but residents have concerns
Provo City wants to give the bridge at 820 North and 850 West a makeover. The structure built in 1960 sits on top of the Provo River and trail. The city’s public works department says with growth in the area, the 64-year-old structure is nearing it’s lifespan and no longer meets the needs for active transportation. According to a website about the project, the bridge’s existing condition has numerous structural issues including the condition of guard rails and deck geometry.
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