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Kanosh updates well project; council seeks firm Dixie Power timeline and trenching plan before construction
Summary
Designs for the town water well are complete and under review by the Division of Drinking Water; council stressed the need to secure power delivery (talks with Dixie Power) and clarified trenching and separation details for power and fiber before construction begins.
Town staff reported the well design is complete and plans are currently under review by the Division of Drinking Water; once that review is finished the town will be ready to advertise the project for bids. Council members emphasized the need to secure a firm timeline and a written cost/installation commitment from Dixie Power (or other power provider) before starting well construction to avoid a scenario where the well is constructed but power delivery is delayed by months.
Technical coordination was discussed: burying the power and fiber in a shared trench was considered feasible but council raised separation concerns when irrigation infrastructure crosses the route. Staff and council discussed trench depth (15–18 inches was mentioned as a direct-bury example in the meeting; council asked for greater separation near irrigation mains), conduit vs direct bury options, and possible reuse of abandoned lines to reduce cost. Staff said they will ask Dixie for concrete schedule and trenching specifications and will report back to council.
Next steps: staff to contact Dixie for lead times and installation requirements, confirm separation requirements with the irrigation company, and coordinate easement routing before issuing construction bids.
