10/15 NOTICE: Drilling Barge Coming to Pineview Reservoir. CLICK HERE to see Press Release.
Starting 10/14: Pipeline Installation begins at Fairmount Vault moving east.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Ogden City is replacing a critical 36-inch diameter water transmission pipeline that conveys water from the City’s wellfield adjacent to Pineview Reservoir, through Ogden Canyon, and to the City’s 23rd Street reservoirs. This pipeline has served Ogden City well for nearly 100 years and needs to be replaced. The project will be completed in multiple phases between 2025 and 2029. Ogden City has selected Sunrise Engineering as the design engineer for the project and Whitaker Construction as the CMGC contractor for the project. As design and planning of the project proceeds, additional outreach will take place with residents of Ogden Canyon who will be impacted by this project. Information regarding anticipated timing for construction of the phases of the project will be provided on this website. If you have specific questions regarding the project, please feel free to reach out to our public involvement team using the contact information on this website.
IN THE NEWS
FAQ
Can I expect water service interruptions?
As the watermain replacement traverses through the canyon, brief interruptions are possible. However, The Ogden Canyon is primarily served by a 24-inch water pipeline. This pipeline is part of the Ogden City water transmission network, which transports treated water to Ogden and surrounding areas through the canyon. The 36-inch pipeline typically serves larger trunkline purposes, carrying water to a broader distribution network or for other high-capacity needs outside of the canyon itself.
Will access to my property be restricted during construction?
Depending on the alignment of the pipeline and associated right of way, it may be necessary to limit the ability to enter at property access points. Please note that it is in our best interest to notify residents well in advance of such impacts. We will be actively coordinating with property owners and residents as the work progresses.
What are you doing to ensure crew, motorist and pedestrian safety in the construction zones?
For your safety, as well as the safety of crews working on the project, please use extra caution and stay clear of construction zones. In particular near areas with deep trenches during excavation. Businesses and residents in the area should anticipate increased noise, dust, and vibration associated with construction.
For pedestrian safety, please stay clear of construction equipment and work zones onsite. Pay attention to road closure signs and work areas zoned off by construction tape, barrels, cones or barricades. The pipeline will be replaced in sections, so as new pipeline is placed, excavated regions will be filled as quickly as possible.
Why is the 36 inch pipeline being replaced now?
This 6.4-mile-long pipeline carries drinking water from Ogden City's well field and treatment plant. When operating, the pipeline loses approximately 1 million gallons daily due to leaks. The project is expected to cost $100 million, funded through federal loans (via the EPA’s WIFIA program), state revolving loans, and other grants, including funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.
The replacement will address water losses, improve reliability, and contribute to water conservation efforts. For instance, the project is projected to save enough water over its lifetime to fill Pineview Reservoir three times. It also ties into ecological goals, such as providing additional water to the Great Salt Lake's Willard Spur to mitigate avian botulism outbreaks that harm local bird populations.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
* Schedule is subject to change due to weather and materials available
Ogden Canyon Est. Start Date | Late Summer-Fall 2025
(UPDATED 10/10)
9/24 through mid-October: Crews will begin removing trees, shrubs and overhanging branches along the pipeline ROW beginning in the Fairmount to Lower Hermitage regions.
10/10 & 10/13 (updated): Demolition begins of the Fairmount vault. Light duty trucks will remove material over the Fairmount bridge. Demolition equipment will work during daylight hours only.
As early as 10/9 (updated): Pipeline material will be delivered and brought over the river just east of the West Hermitage bridge. Work hours will be from 7am to Dusk, Mon-Fri. When the loads arrive, they will come in bunches. Typically, 8-10 loads/day coming off SR-39, but only averaging 1 truck load/week. This will require brief road closures and coordination with UDOT. Pipe section will be hauled from this staging area over the river using a crane. Pipe sections will be lifted one at a time onto a large truck sitting on the ROW and subsequently transported west to prescribed locations. This transport work will be ongoing daily as necessary.
As early as 10/14: Pipeline Installation Begins (Section 1) - Starting at the Fairmount vault moving east. Light duty trucks may be crossing the West Hermitage bridge occasionally. Upcoming community-specific coordination will be delivered via email or text messaging services. Please notify us if you prefer to opt-out of text messaging communication.
As early as 10/20:
Construction Activity in the Wildwood Area - Crews will be moving equipment through the Val Halla and Wildwood areas to complete work in the eastmost section of the Wildwood community. This work is required to clear and prepare the area for future construction along the Ogden City pipeline right of way. The clearing area extends from Wildwood east to the pipe bridge located east of The Oaks Restaurant.
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Equipment mobilization: October 20–22
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Construction duration: Approximately 5 weeks following mobilization
As early as 11/3: Pipeline Installation Begins (section 2) - A second crews will begin just west of Valhalla moving west. Upcoming community-specific coordination will be delivered via email or text. This leg will cross SR-39. Notifications TBA.
(Continuous): Geotechnical and pipeline survey work is ongoing. Crews will be on the pipeline ROW for potholing geolocating, soil analysis, and other pipeline replacement preparation work.
Community Coordination:
!! Please contact our public involvement team to add your contact information !!
Project team will be meeting with residents of each Ogden Canyon community to discuss/coordinate on pipeline replacement impacts, ROW needs, realignment, and other miscellaneous objectives.
Ogden City East Bench Start Date | TBA
Reservoir Crossing | Drilling Barge Coming to Pineview Reservoir to capture soil samples. CLICK HERE to see Press Release.
Work Days | Monday-Friday
Work Hours | Mostly Daylight hours, with occasional nighttime work
Estimated Completion | Spring 2029
