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Hurricane updates irrigation, wells and roads; Mesa Cove subdivision to link SR‑9 and 600 North
Summary
City staff reported the irrigation-efficiency project and settling-pond/booster pump station have begun, Sky Ranch test well hit hard lava delaying drilling, and a notice to proceed was issued for Mesa Cove, a developer-built connector linking SR‑9 to 600 North via 1150 West.
City staff told the Hurricane City Council that several water and roadway infrastructure projects are underway and that new development will add a north‑south connection to the road network.
Ken, reporting on water projects, said “pipe [was] delivered on 1,300 south from 700 West over to about 1100 West” and that the irrigation efficiency project will continue through the New Year. He said a test well at Sky Ranch hit a 20‑foot lava ledge that damaged a conventional drill bit and that crews expect a hammer drill attachment to make progress next week.
Ken also said the Dixie Springs well has power conduit in place and plans will go to bid once the health department finishes its review. He clarified the health‑department review focuses on pump‑station safety (backflow and chlorinator setup), not water‑quality testing.
Mike, from public works, said he issued a notice to proceed for Mesa Cove, a residential project west of Valley Academy that will “tie SR 9 to 600 North via 1150,” creating another north‑south connection. He told the council that right‑of‑way acquisition and construction planning make the full 1150 West extension unlikely before five years.
Streets staff said work on Sand Hollow Road and a new roundabout is nearing completion and that striping and final work could allow openings in January; councilmembers requested a January 2 discussion on roundabout design and center‑piece options given large buried utility lines in the circle.
Staff warned the irrigation project will disrupt traffic and require patience from residents while crews excavate at key intersections to locate and fit pipe. “We’re breaking eggs so we can make an omelet,” one council member said, urging staff to keep roads open where possible and prioritize safety for both the public and contractor crews.
Council members asked timing and right‑of‑way questions and were told Mesa Cove and some developer‑installed streets are likely several years out pending construction and property acquisition.
