Tooele County says Peak Sports complex nearing major build milestones; pools expected spring 2026

Corey, the county project lead, told the Tooele County Council on Feb. 3 that the Peak Sports Entertainment Complex master plan is advancing through multi‑phase construction and that staff expect major elements to come online during 2026–2027.

Corey reviewed progress and costs: Phase 1 (festival lawn, 12+ acres, walking paths and upgraded power/Wi‑Fi) was completed in 2024 at a stated cost of $3.7 million. Phase 2, the Energy Solutions Aquatic Center, was described as roughly 85% complete; staff said the two pools combined will hold more than 1,100,000 gallons and that the total pool project cost is $15.2 million. Phase 3 (Peak View Park) was completed in 2025 at about $6 million. Phase 4 — athletic fields, horse barn stalls, RV park improvements and traffic modifications — was estimated at $4 million.

Corey explained heavy excavation was necessary for the new pool subgrade because testing found desiccated soil; crews had to over‑excavate as much as 22 feet in some locations. He said engineers and geotechnical consultants (IGS) are guiding construction tolerances for pool movement and that the lap pool and leisure pool will be closely monitored during fill and operation.

Corey also noted grant awards: $750,000 for a phase‑3 walking path and $200,000 to help with pool excavation, amounting to roughly $950,000 in grant offsets. Councilmembers asked about tournament attraction, turf turnaround time and ongoing water‑source work; Corey said the full build (with 11–14 soccer/multipurpose fields) would put the site among the state’s largest single‑location field complexes and make regional or state tournaments easier to host.

What’s next: Staff expect the pools to open in spring 2026 and anticipate starting dirt work for Phase 4 soon; council discussion flagged water‑share, bonding and tourism‑fund strategies that help pay project debt.