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State grants bolster canal/wetland repairs and trail link to the lake
Summary
Public works staff described a channel-rebuilding and riparian restoration project funded initially by a roughly $700,000 state grant (20% match required) and an additional $300,000 award; plans aim to reduce erosion, improve water quality and connect a trail to the lake and marina.
Juan Garrido, public works director, described a channel and wetlands project that addresses erosion, high flow velocities and water-quality problems. He said the original state grant was about $700,000 with a 20% local match and that inspectors recently added an additional $300,000 to extend work toward the lake.
Garrido gave hydrology figures to explain the problem: base flows of about 3–5 cubic feet per second (CFS) can swell to roughly 200 CFS in big storms, causing the canyoning and erosion that the project would repair. The plan calls for raising the bottom of the channel, regrading slopes and performing riparian reconstruction to enable sediment settling and habitat benefits. He also emphasized that the corridor will include a trail connection to the lake and existing Murdoch Canal trail.
Staff described a cost-share approach tied to proportional flow responsibilities (e.g., Orem responsible for ~51% of the flow in the reach referenced) and said work would include better long-term maintenance such as annual noxious-weed treatment to prevent future deterioration. The project team will coordinate scheduling and match commitments with partner cities.
