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Council approves Phase 1 contract for Fairgrounds Arena Project; county to fund half

Spanish Fork City Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary

Spanish Fork Council approved a Phase 1 contract with Barber Company to order and construct the structural shell for a new indoor arena and stall barn at the fairgrounds. Total project cost estimated at $11.2M with Utah County funding half; Phase 2 (interior, site work, utilities) is expected back before the council in May.

The Spanish Fork City Council voted to approve Phase 1 of the Fairgrounds Arena Project and awarded a Phase 1 contract to Barber Company on Feb. 3. Project leads presented a plan to replace or retire the aging "Willie Barn" with a new indoor arena and a new stall barn. Staff said the full project budget is approximately $11.2 million, with Utah County agreeing to fund half of the cost and Spanish Fork paying the remainder from its capital projects fund.

Project staff explained a two‑phase approach: Phase 1 covers ordering and erecting the metal building shells and…

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