For kids who love big trucks and other service vehicles, the Touch-a-Truck event hosted by Eagle Mountain City’s Public Library was an unforgettable experience. The Touch-a-Truck event took place on Oct. 6 and featured all the big utility vehicles from the City’s Streets Department. “They had all of the trucks for the streets,” said Mandy… Read more »
Posts By: Bailey Ensign
Utility rates adjusted in spring cause YoY comparisons by residents
Eagle Mountain City has historically had some of the lowest utility rates in Utah, especially for a City that does not have a secondary (irrigation) water system. The ability to keep rates relatively low is due to several factors. Primarily, Eagle Mountain is a young city and has not required substantial maintenance to its infrastructure…. Read more »
EM population monitored as elementary school planned for Overland
Eagle Mountain continues to grow in population. To make room, the Alpine School District monitors the number of students in each of its schools and, as a result, constructs new schools to accommodate. This week, Eagle Mountain City officials sat down with Julie King of the Alpine District Board of Education to discuss a new… Read more »
Meta announces data center expansion, water conservation efforts
Friday morning, Meta announced the expansion of their Eagle Mountain Data Center, increasing their investment to over $1.5 billion. “We are thrilled to be expanding our presence in Utah,” said William Marks, Community Development Regional Manager at Meta. “Eagle Mountain and the State of Utah have been great partners from the beginning and we look… Read more »
Wildlife Expert: Resident involvement key to protecting native species
Eagle Mountain is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Though the city is rapidly developing, there are many proposals designed to conserve and protect the Cedar Valley’s native species. Shon Reed, local wildlife expert, explains how land development can affect wildlife populations if no preventative action is taken. “The biggest and most… Read more »
Transportation Master Plan projects city’s future traffic needs
In just under a decade, the population of Eagle Mountain grew by 75% – or more than 16,000 people. It continues to grow every year. By 2060, Eagle Mountain is projected to expand to a population of over 150,000. To keep up with the growth, Eagle Mountain City has developed a Transportation Master Plan. This… Read more »
EM anticipates Old Airport Rd extension following project funding
A project designed to increase infrastructure and improve access for residents and businesses is anticipated to begin in the next year or so. Earlier this year, Eagle Mountain City pursued, and received funding for, the extension of Old Airport Road to SR-73. The project, once completed, is designed to act as another east-west arterial road… Read more »
Glass recycling drop-off available in Cory Wride Park
In late July, in coordination with Momentum Recycling, Eagle Mountain City unveiled a new glass recycling drop-off center in Cory Wride Park. If you’ve recently driven past the park, you may have noticed the new dumpster – it’s rather hard to miss. It’s painted with vibrant hues of blue, orange, and yellow, with silhouettes depicting… Read more »
Tumbleweed Cleanup
Windy conditions may have landed tumbleweeds on your property. Disposing of them can be quite an undertaking. Here are a few reminders: Residents have several options for removal, including: -Flattening the tumbleweeds and disposing of them at a local landfill (the City provides two free dump passes per year available at Eagle Mountain City Hall)… Read more »