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A recent utility project in Moab went off the rails and caused a house fire, highlighting some serious safety gaps in how our city handles infrastructure work. It’s a wake-up call that the construction happening right outside our front doors might be riskier than we thought.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
The project is estimated to cost approximately $7.8 million.
Property owners in the floodplain who will see reduced flood risk.
Private property owners whose land may be impacted by the channel widening.
The city is planning a major project to widen the Mill Creek channel to prevent future flooding, which will involve private property easements.
Moab police ID woman killed in fall when tree branch broke in Swanny Park Gephardt Daily
Moab Mayor Joette Langianese speaks to leaders of Utah’s Natural Resources Conservation Council at the UMTRA site in late May. The council is comprised of key people at the Department of Natural Resources and its several divisions, including Forestry...
Originally called in as a brushfire, crews upon arrival instead found a home was also burning.
Moab-bound train derails after hitting truck ABC4 Utah
The city is adopting state-mandated fire codes to better protect homes near wildland areas. Officials are focusing on local risks rather than broad state maps.
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