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City staff reports utility relocations, pipelines and subdivisions; Rocky Mountain Power to place lines underground
Summary
City staff reported multiple utility and development projects, including a Rocky Mountain Power relocation that will place a major feed underground in an easement to improve reliability.
City staff reported multiple active infrastructure and development projects affecting Toquerville, including a Rocky Mountain Power project to move an overhead power feed into a new underground utility easement, several water pipeline upgrades, natural gas extension work, and several subdivision and industrial site projects.
Darren (staff) described a Rocky Mountain Power relocation on the south end of town that will place the main feed underground in a dedicated utility easement instead of on poles. "So, it'll put everything underground which is nice," he said, adding the relocation should improve reliability because the line will no longer be exposed on poles that sway in high wind. Staff said the work includes digging a 10‑foot‑wide utility trench through land where a future subdivision will be built and routing communications conduits for carriers that currently use the overhead span.
Staff named the three major local communications carriers involved as Infowest, TDS and CenturyLink and said the communications conduit will be placed in the same trench as the power conduit when practical. The project will also move lines off the roadway and into easements on adjacent property (identified in discussion as formerly Negley property and now associated with Wasatch Builders) to avoid placing utilities in UDOT right‑of‑way.
Water projects reported include two pipeline upgrades described as the Cottam‑to‑Virgin and Cottam‑to‑Casa lines; work includes road rebuilding where lines are being installed and directional boring under I‑15 at a location near Mills Lane. Staff said one section had required emergency repairs in the past and that the upgrades use newer gasketed pipe technology intended to reduce future breaks.
On subdivisions and developments, staff said: Boulder Ridge is expected to begin increased construction activity later in the month once financing is confirmed; Firelight phases 1 and 2 remain under final plat review and a modification application for Firelight’s master plan is pending council review to determine whether the changes are material; IME Automations has a grading permit and is completing site work while awaiting Rocky Mountain Power approval for its power design; natural gas mains are being extended on the north end of the parkway to serve Firelight phases.
Staff also described temporary traffic/access changes: UDOT has allowed a temporary north access so residents can reach Firelight phases while final parkway work continues; the access will be limited with jersey barriers and will not allow through traffic. Contractors are expected to do final asphalt tie‑ins that may close portions of the parkway briefly.
No formal action or vote was taken on these infrastructure reports; staff said they will continue to coordinate with UDOT, utility companies and developers and will return to the commission with specific plats and applications as required.
