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Show Funds Committed Toward Panguitch Water Project The btate board oi vaier Resources has committed $17 500 to help finance the second phase of a joint con-tervation project by Long Canal and East bench irrigation Companies near Panguitch. The first phase of the project replaced the structure which diverts water to the common canal from the Sevier River. It was completed last year at a cost of $81,543. Second phase construction is expected to cost $W,7O0 to build two by pass flood control structures to divert flood flows under the main canal, replace 17 checks and 45 outlet gates and repair and improve the f"pn..,rina and dividing structures. Joining the board in financing the second phase of the project will be the sponsoring irrigation companies, $15,180, and Resources Conservation and Development, $27,020 Long i anal and East Bench irrigation companies will buy back the board's share of the project over six years at $3,090 annually. |