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Show Park Record Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1987 Page A7 KM CKDQI3TO S3QD3S UDOT saves $2 mil Ion on roads repair with low bid Intense competition for road repair contracts has saved the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) almost $2 million on its project pro-ject to rehabilitate and resurface 7.5 miles of 1-84 in Summit County. In a bid opening Nov. 17, Staker Paving & Construction won out with a low bid of $3,683,162 for the work, well below the official engineer's estimate of $5,514,543. The contract will not be awarded until UDOT officials of-ficials review the bids to make certain cer-tain no errors were made and that all requirements of the project are met. The low bid is not uncommon according ac-cording to industry officials. Due to reduced spending for road repair, contractors are reducing their profit margins and bidding just to keep their workers busy and bills paid. The project involves removing asphalt pavement from the Morgan- Tunnel may not yield water A proposed 20-mile "Supertunnel" linking Draper and Park City, which Park City Manager Arlene Loble has given a thumbs down to, might not provide a new source of water for Salt Lake County residents. That possible water source has been a boon to the plan since the inception in-ception of the $400 million project a few months ago. But a staff engineer for the Salt Lake County Water Conservancy Con-servancy District told the district's board of directors last week that there's considerable debate over diverting the water the tunnel might supply In a meeting last Thursday, Richard P. Bay said the water source would be questionable, short of constructing the proposed 15- to 20-foot-wide tunnel. A goal of the project has been to drain water from the area in the Park City mining district, which wouJd aid miners in extracting its rich minerals, and possibly $2 million in ore. The water could be used by Salt Lake County residents, according to the plan, whose sponsors have estimated up to 70,000 acre feet, which could serve 240,000 people. And a transportation system in the tunnel could carry skiers to Park City, Ci-ty, Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. Ca-nyons. But Bay said at the Nov. 19 meeting there's disagreement over the amount of water that could be drained from the mines, and said the U.S. Geological Survey believes most of the water surfaces now in Wasatch and Summit counties. If that is so, the Supertunnel could dry up streams and springs in Wasatch and Summit counties, which provide surface water that has already been appropriated. Bay said the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation believes the Park City water is confined to pockets created by extensive faulting in the mining district. If that theory is true, a great series of lateral tunnels would have to be drilled from the main tunnel tun-nel to tap these pockets. But Bay said some miners feel the water comes to the district through a series of faults that extend as far east as the Uinta Mountains, and a Supertunnel would not affect flows in Summit and Wasatch counties. Bay thinks such a tunnel would catch 20,000 to 40,000 acre feet of water per year, and he agrees with the USGS that water taken by the tunnel would correspondingly decrease the flow of rivers in those two counties. Just as soon as he's born. The same baby who, ten years ago, wouldn't have lived to speak his first word. But now doctors can look inside the hearts of unborn babies, detect de-tect disorders and correct them at birth. Thanks to research, he can have a healthy, normal life.1 . Summit County line near Henefer to Echo Junction. New waterproofing membrane will be laid down where required, and a new two-inch layer of pavement will be laid. The expansion expan-sion joints in the bridges will be closed clos-ed or replaced as required. The entire 7.5 miles will then receive 2.5 inches of new pavement, over which a one-inch plant mix seal coat will be laid. A seal coat is a thin layer of specialized pavement which seals the highway surface to inhibit air and moisture deterioration and helps extend the life of the road. It also provides a skid-resistant driving driv-ing surface, according to UDOT officials. of-ficials. Safety improvements in the project pro-ject include flattening slopes where possible, replacing concrete barrier with a newer-design barrier to meet current safety standards, and reconstructing and raising the guard rail to the correct height. Also included as part of the contract con-tract is the expansion of parking facilities at the Echo Rest Area. The parking will be enlarged to more than double its present capacity. Some landscaping will also be done at the rest area including a sprinkling system, sod and plants. A totally new building for the visitor information center and restroom facilities was constructed under a separate contract this past summer. It's anticipated that work on the project will begin as soon as weather permits next spring. The work will cause "considerable traffic interference in-terference and there will be land restrictions and some minor detours," says Shirley Iverson with UDOT. The contract allows 120 working days, or approximately six months, and should be complete by fall. Briefs Three more roads closed Three more high-country roads in recreation areas have been closed for the winter by the Utah Department of Transportation. Closed are Utah 92, the Alpine Loop, from Mutual Dell to Aspen Grove; Utah 152, Guardsman's Pass from Brighton to the junction with Utah 224 at Bonanza Bonan-za Flat; and Utah 224 from Wasatch Mountain State Park via Pine Creek to the junction with Utah 152 at Bonanza Flat. When closed, motorists drive the roads at their own risk, UDOT officials say. Nielson receives award The highest award given by the American Security Council Foundation was recently presented to Rep. Howard Nielson, (R-UT). The congressman received the 1987 National Security Leadership Award at a ceremony on Capitol Hill attended by more than 500 citizens from across the nation, as well as many of his colleagues. The award was presented in recognition of the leading role he has taken on a variety of defense and foreign policy issues. In addition, the congressman received an outstanding rating of 100 percent on the American Security Council's Coun-cil's National Security Voting Index for the first session of the 100th Congress. The award was presented by senior leaders of the American Security Council, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Reserve Officers Association, and the General Federation of Women's Clubs. In making the presentation, the council's president, John M. Fisher, said, "Congressman Nielson not only has an outstanding voting record, but he has been in the legislative forefront on a countless number of defense and policy issues. He clearly understands the real and present dangers facing our national na-tional security interests, and we are proud to have a lawmaker of his caliber and distinction as our award recipient. " Nielson represents the Third Congressional District of Utah, which includes Summit County. Sewer district is applauded The Utah Water Pollution Control Committee gave special recognition to the Snyderville Basin Sewer Improvement District Monday for the district's efforts in beginning and completing construction of the new Silver Creek sewer improvement plant. The plant came on line May 26. Members of the state committee gave their presentation to the board of trustees of the sewer district Nov. 23. Retiree receives honors Glenn W. Turpin, who has been the superviser of the East Canyon Waste Water Treatment Plant throughout its existence, was honored by the board of trustees of the Snyderville Basin Sewer Improvement District at its Monday meeting. He is retiring Dec. 1. According to sewer district manager, Rex Ausbern, Turpin was involved with the inspection and start-up of the plant in 1979 when it came on line. The board passed a resolution regarding his retirement at the Nov. 23 meeting, and gave him a plaque expressing their thanks for his efforts. Sewer board election Dec. 2 The board of trustees election for the Snyderville Basin Sewer Improvement District will be held Dec. 2, according to Rex Ausbern, district manager. There are two vacancies for six-year terms on the board, which will begin January 1, 1988. One vacancy will be filled from within the boundaries of the incorporated area of Park City, and only voters residing in Park City may vote for such candidates. can-didates. The other vacancy will be filled from within the boundaries of the Snyderville Basin Sewer Improvement District boundaries, but outside the boundaries of Park City, and only those residents who live in that area may vote for such candidates. The candidates for the board are Jan V. T. Wilking of Park City, and Ike Coleman Col-eman and Wayne Matthews from the unincorporated area. The polling place for Park City residents is the Marsac Building, and for the unincorporated area, Park City Fire Station No. 3, at 730 Rasmussen Rd. Polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Legal Notice PUBLIC HEARING HELICOPTER SKIING Public notice is hereby given that the Summit County Planning Commission wijl hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 8, 1987, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the new courtroom, Summit County Courthouse, Coalville, Utah. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application for a Class II Development Permit for the following development proposal under the provisions of the Snyderville Basin Development Code. The Development Proposal Consists of: Helicopter skiing reservations and operations facility located adjacent to the Parkwest Resort. Legal Description of Site: Approximately 1 .0 acre located in the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 3 1.T1S-R4E, SLB&M. For further information, contact Summit County Planning Office, 55 North 50 East, Coalville, Utah 84017 (801) 336-4451. Published in the Park Record Nov. 25 and Dec. 3, 1987. Are your heating bills ', :! x 11 . III . - L , . i 1-4? ... r7 II 'YV.,ii.. too high We have the answers If you have electric heat, you can avoid expensive gas conversion by installing a pellet stove. - v v.j . ' i f i 17 W'HM wmmm i ? o , I", i tI V ,. ir..,,...iSgIl 1 i ' i. 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