The Washington City Council unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with St. George to expand SunTran bus service into the city’s downtown area. If all goes as planned, SunTran will be rolling through Washington City by summer 2021 at the latest.
Following discussion between county and municipal officials, the Washington County Commission chose to adopt a 0.25% sales tax in June. The county plans to use a portion of the sales tax revenue for a proposed St. George to Springdale transit route. St. George News
Showing posts with label Public Projects. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Public Projects. Show all posts
Monday, December 23, 2019
Washington County building gets $1.5 million facelift
The Washington County administrative building off St. George Boulevard recently got a facelift, with about a $1.5 million price tag. The building got new roofing, stucco, additional windows and other exterior work done the last six months. The revamping of this building is the first phase of several in updating and remodeling county buildings – which some parts of the buildings date back to 1966.
Construction began June 17, with MRW Design heading the project's architectural plans. Felshaw said Watts Construction Inc. was ahead of schedule for the most part throughout the last six months. Eventually, the interior of the building will be remodeled.
A request for quotes has been sent out to build a new administrative building on Tabernacle Street. This next year will be spent securing an architect and contractor, and the county hopes to break ground by the end of 2020 on a new building. The Spectrum
Construction began June 17, with MRW Design heading the project's architectural plans. Felshaw said Watts Construction Inc. was ahead of schedule for the most part throughout the last six months. Eventually, the interior of the building will be remodeled.
A request for quotes has been sent out to build a new administrative building on Tabernacle Street. This next year will be spent securing an architect and contractor, and the county hopes to break ground by the end of 2020 on a new building. The Spectrum
St. George Regional Airport plans on future expansion
After recently opening following a four-month closure, St. George Regional Airport officials say the trajectory for passenger growth and future infrastructure improvements is well underway.
Although some of the improvements have already taken place, including expanding the terminal ramp by 110 feet, expanding the Transportation Security Administration’s area and repairing the pavement and roadway at the fuel farm, the next major improvement planned is the construction of several commercial hangars. Within the next two months, construction will begin.
In preparation for the construction, the St. George City Council recently approved the expenditure of $150,000 to cover half of the costs to pay for shared parking at the hangars. The remaining half, along with the cost of constructing the hangars, will be paid for by their owners. The council has also approved an airport budget increase by $404,400 to slightly more than $1.3 million to cover the costs of construction on a building to house the airport’s snow removal equipment. St George News
Although some of the improvements have already taken place, including expanding the terminal ramp by 110 feet, expanding the Transportation Security Administration’s area and repairing the pavement and roadway at the fuel farm, the next major improvement planned is the construction of several commercial hangars. Within the next two months, construction will begin.
In preparation for the construction, the St. George City Council recently approved the expenditure of $150,000 to cover half of the costs to pay for shared parking at the hangars. The remaining half, along with the cost of constructing the hangars, will be paid for by their owners. The council has also approved an airport budget increase by $404,400 to slightly more than $1.3 million to cover the costs of construction on a building to house the airport’s snow removal equipment. St George News
Park Service OKs plan to reconstruct section of state Route 12 in Bryce Canyon
The National Park Service has approved a plan to reconstruct a section of state Route 12 that was damaged in a 2017 landslide. The project, between mileposts 14 and 18, will be implemented in three phases and is anticipated to begin next spring.
According to the park service, the roadway footprint will be 51 feet wide with 5-foot bicycle lanes on either side and shoulders that are a foot wide. Between mileposts 14.6 and 15.8, the road will be widened to include three 12-foot travel lanes for a westbound passing lane extension. Deseret News
New Washington City-Hurricane joint fire station complete
A new fire station, located at 56 N. Coral Canyon Boulevard next to the Texaco gas station, is a joint venture between Washington City and the Hurricane Valley Fire District. Firefighters from both agencies will staff the station, which will serve the Coral Canyon area of Washington City and Hurricane’s nearby industrial park where the Walmart Distribution Center, Lighthouse Foods, DATS Trucking and other businesses are located.
The cost of building the new station has been shared by Washington City and the fire district, with additional cost covered by the state in the form of a $500,000 grant and a 30-year, $1 million loan. Operational cost will also be split between the two parties. St. George News
The cost of building the new station has been shared by Washington City and the fire district, with additional cost covered by the state in the form of a $500,000 grant and a 30-year, $1 million loan. Operational cost will also be split between the two parties. St. George News
Monday, October 14, 2019
Washington County grants tourism funds for Springdale visitor, history center
The Washington County Commission granted tourism dollars to the town of Springdale for the construction and maintenance of an incoming visitor and history center. The commission approved $390,000 in an interlocal agreement with Springdale to go toward the development of the visitor center that is anticipated to “promote and maintain the heritage of the area and its cultural elements as visitors come to the Greater Zion Canyon area.
The town of Springdale provided the initial funding for the proposed visitor-history center, which will be housed in an historic building in the area of 668 Zion Park Blvd. next to the Zion Canyon Best Western Plus Hotel. The funds the County Commission approved Tuesday come from money derived from transient room taxes paid by tourists. St George News
The town of Springdale provided the initial funding for the proposed visitor-history center, which will be housed in an historic building in the area of 668 Zion Park Blvd. next to the Zion Canyon Best Western Plus Hotel. The funds the County Commission approved Tuesday come from money derived from transient room taxes paid by tourists. St George News
Thursday, July 18, 2019
A look at upcoming school projects across Washington County
Over the next few years in Washington County, there are numerous school projects and upgrades scheduled to help improve the quality of education across Southern Utah. Mostly due to a school bond initiative that was passed last November, the Washington County School District has the funds to add necessities to schools in the area. Roughly $125 million was set aside and the initiative was tax-neutral, meaning it did not increase taxes for county residents.
Just south of the new Crimson Cliffs High School, South Mesa Elementary is under construction with plans to open in August 2020 and the county will also be adding both a vocational building and race track in Hildale for Water Canyon High School.
There is also a major remodel scheduled in 2021 for both Enterprise Elementary and Enterprise High School that, according to Dunham, will be a multi-million dollar project to add classrooms and update facilities.
In addition, 2021 will also likely see the building of a new career technical high school that will work in tandem with Dixie State University and Dixie Technical College to help students receive a high school diploma and a certificate for their industry once they graduate. The Spectrum
Just south of the new Crimson Cliffs High School, South Mesa Elementary is under construction with plans to open in August 2020 and the county will also be adding both a vocational building and race track in Hildale for Water Canyon High School.
There is also a major remodel scheduled in 2021 for both Enterprise Elementary and Enterprise High School that, according to Dunham, will be a multi-million dollar project to add classrooms and update facilities.
In addition, 2021 will also likely see the building of a new career technical high school that will work in tandem with Dixie State University and Dixie Technical College to help students receive a high school diploma and a certificate for their industry once they graduate. The Spectrum
St. George Airport Repairs Progress
The runway repairs at St. George Regional Airport are on pace for completion, with crews having already excavated more than 30 percent of the project area.
The airport closed to all flights May 29 and will remain closed until Sept. 26 as crews from St. George-based JP Excavating tear out about 7,000 linear feet of runway and excavate to depths of 17 feet before refilling the affected portion with moisture-conditioned material in order to address blue clay issues.
The $26 million project is being funded primarily by the Federal Aviation Administration, with about 10 percent of the cost being covered by the city of St. George out of a fund consisting of passenger fees. St George News
The airport closed to all flights May 29 and will remain closed until Sept. 26 as crews from St. George-based JP Excavating tear out about 7,000 linear feet of runway and excavate to depths of 17 feet before refilling the affected portion with moisture-conditioned material in order to address blue clay issues.
The $26 million project is being funded primarily by the Federal Aviation Administration, with about 10 percent of the cost being covered by the city of St. George out of a fund consisting of passenger fees. St George News
With a plethora of projects underway, St. George officials approve $352M budget
St. George officials have approved a $352.8 million budget for the fiscal year 2020, representing a 27% increase over last year’s budget. Some of the costliest public works projects in this year’s budget are as follows:
- $17.8 million for phase 1 and 2 of a new wastewater treatment plant.
- $15.8 million for runway repairs at St. George Regional Airport.
- $11.3 million for City Hall and downtown police station expansion plans.
- $8 million for the first phase of the Gunlock arsenic treatment plant.
- $4.5 million for the 1450 South realignment project.
- $3.1 million for a rebuild of the turbine at the Millcreek generation facility.
- $3 million for a new Sand Hollow pipeline connection.
- $3 million for a new fire/police station in Little Valley.
- $1.8 million for 6 new traffic signals.
Cedar Breaks to replace old log cabin with $1M visitor center
Cedar Breaks National Monument officials are finalizing plans for a new visitor contact station to replace the small cabin they’ve been working out of for nearly 50 years. The new center is being funded by the Forever Project, Iron County and the National Park Service and is estimated to cost over $1 million.
The project was selected as one of the NPS Centennial Challenge projects in 2015, in which the NPS leveraged $68 million in funding from Congress to match selected parks’ contribution to their projects on a one to one basis. St. George News
The project was selected as one of the NPS Centennial Challenge projects in 2015, in which the NPS leveraged $68 million in funding from Congress to match selected parks’ contribution to their projects on a one to one basis. St. George News
Thursday, May 23, 2019
SUU secures final funding for child, family development center
Additional funding has been secured for Southern Utah University’s Sorenson Legacy Child and Family Development Center, allowing renovation construction to begin this July, with plans for the center to be completed and operational by August 2020.
The center, a much-anticipated project, is committed to the retention and graduation of SUU students by providing a high-quality facility offering on-campus child care, a preschool lab and parent and family support, according to a press release from the university.
SUU has now secured gifts, pledges and capital improvement funding for a total of $2.9 million. The most recent funds come from an additional $1.5 million in capital development funding and $300,000 pledged by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation. The foundation’s pledge was motivated by SUU’s decision to repurpose the university president’s home to serve the needs of students and their children. St George News
The center, a much-anticipated project, is committed to the retention and graduation of SUU students by providing a high-quality facility offering on-campus child care, a preschool lab and parent and family support, according to a press release from the university.
SUU has now secured gifts, pledges and capital improvement funding for a total of $2.9 million. The most recent funds come from an additional $1.5 million in capital development funding and $300,000 pledged by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Foundation. The foundation’s pledge was motivated by SUU’s decision to repurpose the university president’s home to serve the needs of students and their children. St George News
Construction begins on multifaceted Utah Shakespeare Festival, SUMA project
The Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Southern Utah Museum of Art (SUMA) recently broke ground on a multipart project meant to enhance the guest experience at the Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts on the campus of Southern Utah University. The project includes a new gift store, a concessions stand, a clock tower, an outdoor gathering area and landscaping and seating upgrades at SUMA, according to a recent news release announcing the projects. St George News
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Utah Legislature appropriates $50M for new building at Dixie State
Acknowledging Dixie State University’s need for more academic buildings to accommodate its growing student body, before wrapping up the 2019 session last week, the Utah Legislature appropriated $50 million toward a new Science, Engineering & Technology building and $4.4 million to complete the Human Performance Center.
The funding for the building will enable the university to expand its academic offerings in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, physiology and genetic counseling. Graduates in these programs will go on to fill regional health care and technology workforce needs. Additionally, the facility will allow Dixie State to create pipeline programs with Intermountain Healthcare, the University of Utah and local tech industry partners. St. George News
The funding for the building will enable the university to expand its academic offerings in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, physiology and genetic counseling. Graduates in these programs will go on to fill regional health care and technology workforce needs. Additionally, the facility will allow Dixie State to create pipeline programs with Intermountain Healthcare, the University of Utah and local tech industry partners. St. George News
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Ivins begins 4-month Red Mountain dams rehabilitation work
Ivins City has begun rehabilitation work on the six flood control dams that circle the community’s iconic Red Mountain.
• The rehabilitation work is anticipated to continue into April in order to complete the following: • Emergency spillways will be improved on all six dams to varying degrees.
• Old cages around the existing intake towers will be removed and replaced.
• The back side of the detention basins will be armored with rock to prevent erosion acceleration.
• The crests of the dams will be sloped toward the detention basins and regraded with an additional 6 inches of roadbase on top for improved stability.
• Any vegetation taller than 30 inches will be removed from the dams to prevent formation of taproot into the dam embankment.
• Accumulated sediment will be removed where necessary, primarily from dams No. 1, 2 and 6. The $1.6 million project is funded 65 percent by the U.S. National Resource Conservation Service and 31.5 percent by the state of Utah. All remaining funding is being provided by Ivins City. St George News
• The rehabilitation work is anticipated to continue into April in order to complete the following: • Emergency spillways will be improved on all six dams to varying degrees.
• Old cages around the existing intake towers will be removed and replaced.
• The back side of the detention basins will be armored with rock to prevent erosion acceleration.
• The crests of the dams will be sloped toward the detention basins and regraded with an additional 6 inches of roadbase on top for improved stability.
• Any vegetation taller than 30 inches will be removed from the dams to prevent formation of taproot into the dam embankment.
• Accumulated sediment will be removed where necessary, primarily from dams No. 1, 2 and 6. The $1.6 million project is funded 65 percent by the U.S. National Resource Conservation Service and 31.5 percent by the state of Utah. All remaining funding is being provided by Ivins City. St George News
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Red Hills clubhouse construction begins
Construction is slated to begin Monday on a new clubhouse building at Dixie Red Hills Golf Course in St. George. The new building will include a restaurant and lounge area and will replace one that is more than 50 years old. The Spectrum
Cedar City’s Animal Adoption Center taking shape
Cedar City’s new animal adoption shelter has started taking shape, as construction crews have been digging and preparing the ground for the building’s foundation. On Sept. 19, nearly six months after the initial ceremonial groundbreaking took place, the Cedar City Council formally approved the project, awarding the $1.459 million bid to Grass Creek Construction of Washington County.
The project’s scheduled timetable is just over nine months, meaning the new facility should be completed by June 2019. At 5,500 square feet, the new building will have more than three times the floor space of the city’s existing shelter, located a short distance down the street on Kitty Hawk Drive. St. George News
The project’s scheduled timetable is just over nine months, meaning the new facility should be completed by June 2019. At 5,500 square feet, the new building will have more than three times the floor space of the city’s existing shelter, located a short distance down the street on Kitty Hawk Drive. St. George News
Purgatory Correctional Facility completes expansion
With construction completed, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to usher in a single level, 14,000 square foot, low security detention facility in Hurricane, now known as the Community Corrections Center, which replaces the dilapidated modular structures that are 16 years out of date. The $2 million building has two large, open dorms, which hold 60 bunks each, in addition to laundry, dining, bathroom and shower facilities. The new facility has a capacity of up to 128 inmates and is designed for expansion if needed. St George News
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
St. George City approves $23 million bid to replace runway ahead of airport closure
A St. George-based company has been chosen to replace thousands of feet of runway at the St. George Regional Airport during the facility’s temporary closure next year. A bid in the amount of $23,656,217 was awarded to JP Excavating to replace the runway, which has sustained extensive water damage in the years since it was built.
Approximately 7,000 feet of runway will be removed and replaced. About 5,400 feet in the center of the runway will also be excavated 17 feet down to remove blue clay. The contractor will then place a water barrier over the entire 7,000 feet of replaced runway. The project is expected to take four months to complete, requiring the airport to be closed to all flights from April 25-Aug. 21, 2019. St. George News
Approximately 7,000 feet of runway will be removed and replaced. About 5,400 feet in the center of the runway will also be excavated 17 feet down to remove blue clay. The contractor will then place a water barrier over the entire 7,000 feet of replaced runway. The project is expected to take four months to complete, requiring the airport to be closed to all flights from April 25-Aug. 21, 2019. St. George News
Kanab City Council earmarks $16 million to fix storm water woes ... from new rate hike
Kanab City plans to address floodwater mitigation in the coming months by first redoing the retention pond north of Jacob Hamblin Park, followed by projects in the Cedar Heights subdivision, a Swapp Drive retention basin, further work at the mouth of Tom’s Canyon, Stansfield Dr. modifications up to the water tank and completion of the storm drains along 200 North, among possibly others.
The cost of all projected projects is estimated at $16 million, although this is somewhat speculative at this time pending contractual bids for those not being completed by the city alone. Grant money is being explored, and money from the new storm water mitigation charge to city residents will be utilized to fund these projects. Southern Utah News
The cost of all projected projects is estimated at $16 million, although this is somewhat speculative at this time pending contractual bids for those not being completed by the city alone. Grant money is being explored, and money from the new storm water mitigation charge to city residents will be utilized to fund these projects. Southern Utah News
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Kanab Airport gets FAA grant
The Kanab Municipal Airport has been awarded more than $2.4 million from the Federal Aviation Administration to rehabilitate its apron and runway. Airports receive a certain amount of Airport Improvement Program funding each year based on activity levels and project needs. Deseret News
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