Rocky Mountain Power
Wildfire Mitigation Project
Status
Since 2022, the City has been in extensive planning and preparation with Rocky Mountain Power.
Phase 3 is estimated to commence in fall 2024 and last 4-5 months. Significant trail closures in the East City Creek & Upper Avenues areas above Terrace Hills – including temporary closures of the BST, I Street Bike Park, the Meadow Trail, and 18th Avenue Trailhead – will occur throughout the project. RMP will work with SLC Public Lands on multiple communication strategies (signage, online information, social media) to alert the community of closures and detours.
Construction will utilize heavy machinery including bulldozers, cranes, and helicopters. Active restoration of disturbed lands and trails is included as part of the project. SLC Public Lands will also initiate restoration land and trail projects in conjunction with the RMP project including the restoration of the trenches dug in 2021.
For questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Rocky Mountain Power project managers:
- Brant Swander: brant.swander@pacificorp.com
- Lisa Romey: lisa.romney@pacificorp.com
Locations
Power Pole Replacement Project Map
PHASE 1) “Medical to Research”
- Area: Dry Creek Canyon to Red Butte Canyon
- Schedule: June – November 2022.
- Status: Completed, with continued restoration maintenance
PHASE 2) “Northeast to Medical”
- Area: Popperton to Dry Creek Canyon
- Schedule: July – September 2023
- Status: Completed.
PHASE 3) “North Bench to Northeast“
- Area: East City Creek to Upper Avenues to West Perry’s Hollow
- Schedule: October 2024 – spring 2025
- Status: Awaiting commencement.
PHASE 4) “Capitol to North Bench”
- Area: Warm Springs Park to Memory Grove to East City Creek
- Schedule: tbd 2025
Contact
SLC Public Lands Recreational Trails Manager