Eagle Mountain’s Unified Fire Authority firefighters are set to receive a state-of-the-art ladder truck at Station 252. It’s considered a significant upgrade that promises enhanced safety and operational efficiency for the city’s fire response and emergency services. The new ladder truck, costing just over $1 million, will replace the aging 2006 Seagrave with a 75-foot… Read more »
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Controlled burn scheduled to address tumbleweed migration
The Unified Fire Authority will be tentatively conducting a controlled burn on Pole Canyon Blvd. this Sunday, June 30, to eliminate the massive influx of tumbleweeds that rolled into the community last week following high winds. Residents in the areas affected near White Hills may notice and smell smoke as the burn takes place. The… Read more »
Eagle Mountain gears up for Independence Day celebration
Cory Wride Memorial Park will host Eagle Mountain’s annual Independence Day celebration on July 4th from 8-10 p.m., featuring a fireworks display and other activities for the family. The event will include food trucks providing a range of delicious options. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by a guest DJ, who will play a… Read more »
Water shutoff impacts handful of facilities on Pony Express Pkwy Friday
A water shutoff is anticipated to impact five buildings on Pony Express Parkway south of Eagle Mountain Blvd. on Friday. The affected area should be aware that Landmark Excavating intends to shut off the water from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Landmark Excavating will be connecting to an existing water line during this period. The… Read more »
City offers dumpsters for tumbleweeds
In the wake of this week’s high winds, Eagle Mountain has been inundated with tumbleweeds in certain neighborhoods, causing disruption to local roadways and requiring property cleanup among residents To address this issue, the Eagle Mountain City Streets department and Neighborhood Improvement crews have been working diligently in the most affected neighborhoods. To aid in… Read more »
Feasibility study completed highlighting potential for hotel development
Eagle Mountain has completed a comprehensive feasibility study aimed at evaluating the city’s capacity to attract and support a hotel. Conducted by hospitality consulting firm HVS, the study equips City leadership with insights into the potential upside, as well as the logistics of hotel development in Eagle Mountain. “The right hotels can be a catalyst… Read more »
Trailhead magazine now available to public
Eagle Mountain City introduced Trailhead, a new City magazine this week. Tailored for newcomers and valuable for all residents, Trailhead features welcome messages from City leaders, local events and activities, tips for exploring scenic trails, community resources, services and stories from fellow residents. Look for Trailhead in your mailbox and around town, or order online:… Read more »
Rocky Mountain Power enhances wildfire safety measures
Rocky Mountain Power is improving its efforts to mitigate wildfire risks by enhancing weather monitoring capabilities, managing vegetation more actively and strengthening its infrastructure. These measures are part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure the safety of customers and communities across the service area, including Eagle Mountain. To prevent potential wildfire ignitions, Rocky Mountain Power… Read more »
Datacenter water now re-used for Wride park grass
Eagle Mountain City has taken another step toward water conservation by converting water used to cool servers at the Meta, formerly Facebook, datacenter into irrigation water to water the grass at Cory Wride Memorial Park. Treatment of the water requires the City to meet the standards of what is referred to as Type 1 effluent,… Read more »
Pioneer Park trailways will briefly close for maintenance
The Eagle Mountain City Streets department has announced that the trailway systems at Pioneer Park will be closed for maintenance from June 17 to June 20, 2024. An overlay will be applied during this period to improve the trailways. Park visitors are advised to plan accordingly.