East-West Water Line
Project Purpose
The 6-mile water line will provide an additional water supply to supplement existing wells in the Sugarhouse area as well as maintain SLCDPU’s standard of reliability while meeting future growth’s water demands in Salt Lake City.
The East-West Water Line will:
- Supplement Water Supply – This new aqueduct will provide a redundant water supply to replace or augment existing wells in the Millcreek and Sugarhouse areas.
- Maintain SLC’s Standard of Reliability – This new line allows SLCDPU to continue to provide reliable service in the event of a supply interruption or waterline break as well as expand service delivery in the Millcreek and downtown Salt Lake City areas.
- Meet Future Downtown and Northwest Growth Water Demands – As growth and redevelopment continue to increase water needs in the area, this aqueduct will help provide additional supply to Salt Lake City’s downtown and northwest quadrant.
Project Update: Summer 2024
Construction of Phase III of the East-West Water Line project is anticipated to begin Fall 2024. Phase III is a segment of the 6-mile water conveyance line that will provide an additional water supply to supplement existing wells in the Sugarhouse area as well as maintain SLCDPU’s standard of reliability while meeting future growth water demands in the Salt Lake valley. Construction is anticipated to be complete Summer 2025.
Phase III Construction Impacts:
- Construction activities will occur Monday through Friday during daylight hours
- Temporary on-street parking restrictions
- Increased noise, vibrations, and dust
- City owned home demolition at 3127 S 3380 E
- Work will be performed in sections. Residents and businesses will be notified prior to construction beginning in their area.
Anticipated Phases
Phase I – COMPLETE – 500 East from Coatsville Ave. to Ramona Ave.
Phase 2 – COMPLETE – Highland Drive to 900 East
Phase III – Fall 2024 to Summer 2025 – Grace Street from 3300 South to 3075 East
Future Phases: Design and construction for future phases of the project will occur after the completion of Phase III, depending on funding.
This project is part of SLCDPU’s commitment to serving our customers and protecting our environment by delivering high-quality drinking water to standards that exceed EPA regulations.
Contact Information:
Email: EastWestWaterline@JUB.com
Phone: 801-849-3236
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