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Uinta County approves funding agreement, easement steps and permit rules for Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata
Summary
Uinta County commissioners on May 20 approved a cooperative funding agreement with Access Utah and moved forward with an Ashley Gorge pedestrian-bridge easement while tabling final adoption of the Via Ferrata's primary rules, though they approved guide-permit rules so guides can apply before opening.
Uinta County commissioners on May 20 approved a cooperative funding agreement and advanced an easement for the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata project while tabling final adoption of the primary route rules.
Economic development director Travis Campbell told commissioners the Utah Education and Outdoor Access Foundation (Access Utah) provided state appropriation money for Via Ferrata construction and that the cooperative funding agreement is intended to secure stewardship and public access. "The term of this agreement, once signed and executed, is effective for 10 years," Campbell said, noting the agreement requires reasonable maintenance, regular inspections and repayment of Access Utah funds if the county permanently closes or repurposes the facility.
The commission voted to approve the cooperative funding agreement. The approved language requires…
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