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Moab's major water project is on hold after the state rejected their funding application. Apparently, they messed up by not properly including oil and gas revenue in their financial plans. This means delays and potential headaches for getting that crucial water infrastructure built.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 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.
Shortly after the funds were awarded in early January 2025, though, President Donald Trump froze spending from the IRA.
State funding board denies Moab’s water project for ‘failing to acknowledge’ oil and gas money - Full transcript Moab Sun News
State board tanks Moab City’s water project The Times-Independent
Moab council seeks $67M to finish tailings removal at UMTRA site The Times-Independent
Moab’s third flood event of 2024 was a severe one The Times-Independent
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