Utility update: pipeline bids, reservoir timing and broadband boring for Toquerville

Toquerville — City and regional utility officials updated the council on multiple infrastructure projects, including an east‑side reuse pipeline and pond project, a reservoir scheduled for late 2027 completion, and broadband work along the Parkway.

Key updates: A utility representative reported the pipeline and pond serving Cottonwood Hollow are out to bid with award expected by the end of July to allow construction to proceed. The reservoir timeline was described as still on track for late 2027. Developers (Solara) requesting impact‑fee relief were told they remain responsible for off-site and on‑site utility improvements and per‑connection impact fees because they rely on the new treatment facility.

Broadband and shoulder restoration: South Central Broadband is performing bore work along the Parkway; staff said the work uses boring rather than open trenching and that coordination with the gas company and UDOT continues. Councilors raised concerns about shoulder compaction and replacement where utility contractors have not restored type‑two shoulder material; staff said they are pursuing contractor pricing to finish shouldering work and coordinate restoration.

Sewer maintenance: The sewer district described an annual maintenance approach that uses sonic testing on off years and full jetting and camera inspection roughly every three years, now enabled to cover the entire system annually with a new sonar system, which improved the district’s insurance rating.

Next steps: Staff will continue to monitor bidding and construction schedules, coordinate with developers on impact‑fee compliance, work with South Central and utility companies on shoulder restoration, and provide progress updates to council.