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Corn Creek irrigation asks Kanosh for help to pipe ditches; town seeks estimates
Summary
Corn Creek Irrigation Company updated council on a $2 million state grant for irrigation piping and asked Kanosh to consider in-kind labor or funding to complete piping of 200 North and 200 West; council requested detailed cost estimates before committing.
Corn Creek Irrigation Company representatives briefed the council on a multi-block piping project supported by a $2,000,000 state grant. The irrigation board reported it has completed roughly 20,000 feet of pipeline to date and said grant match and in-kind contributions have been essential to progress. For November the company reported 122 loads of town-owned silt used for pipe bedding, valued at $27,450 (122 loads at $225/load), and asked the town to sign monthly letters documenting the receipts so invoices can be processed.
The irrigation representatives described two near-term priorities: piping 200 North (likely 30-inch pipe given capacity needs) and 200 West (24-inch pipe), and noted approximate cost components: pipe purchase ~$24 per foot and installation/other work adding roughly another $25–$30 per foot, with full installed cost varying by number of utilities and bridge work along a route. They estimated that a 30-inch route could be materially more expensive because of bridges and utility relocations.
Representatives said their grant requires project completion within the grant timeline (they referenced June/July deadlines) and asked whether the town could contribute in-kind labor or equipment (dump truck, backhoe, hauling silt) or a direct cash match. Council members expressed general support for exploring help but asked for specific footages, hard quotes and a budget request before making a commitment; staff and the irrigation board agreed to bring back more-detailed estimates and, if desired, a bid package the council could consider.
No formal commitment or vote was taken. Council members flagged community impacts (driveway grades, berms, and easements) as matters that will require homeowner outreach and potential mitigation if piping proceeds.
