Overview

The North Bench Pump Station provides culinary water to residents north of downtown Salt Lake City. We are replacing the 60+ year old pump station and associated piping. The new pump station will be located just north of the Morris Reservoir which is located at approximately 18th Avenue and Hilltop Road. The new pump station will reduce operational costs and significantly increase energy efficiency and improve water distribution. We will maintain the existing pump station and pipelines throughout construction until the final tie-in is complete. The 18th Avenue Trailhead will be constructed as a formal trailhead as part of this project.

Timeline

Construction is planned to begin mid-September 2025 and is expected to last 12 months.  

*This schedule is subject to change.

Construction Impacts

The 18th Avenue trailhead and entrance to the Morris Reservoir and the existing pump station serve as access to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail and the I Street Bike Park. Access to Bonneville Shoreline and I Street Bike Park will be impacted from 18th Avenue/Hilltop Road for the duration of the project. The existing informal trailhead will be closed for construction; however, access for the bike park and trail bypass will be located east of the existing trailhead, through the vacant lot at 681 18th Avenue. Signage and trail detour markers will be installed and maintained during the project. To accommodate construction equipment and deliveries, parking along 18th Avenue will be limited during construction (Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm).

Trail users can expect intermittent trail closures and temporary detours during the project timeframe. I Street Bike Park users will be able to access the bike park using 681 18th Ave and the North and West Bike Park Entrance points for the duration of the project.

All temporary bypass and detour trails will be revegetated post construction.

For More Information

You may contact the project team at 855-925-2801 (Project Code: 12065) or via email at 100317@publicinput.com.