SLC outlines restoration of open space and trails after pumphouse work

The North Bench Pumphouse Construction Project has finished updating critical water utility infrastructure for Salt Lake City residents, and the city has outlined how it will restore the open space and trail segments disturbed by the work above the 18th Avenue Trailhead.

While construction disrupted portions of the Meadow Trail, restoration efforts have shifted the route east of its previous alignment and resurfaced it with crushed hardpack gravel to provide better drainage and long-term durability and accessibility.

Meadow Trail Realigned and Resurfaced

The Meadow Trail now runs east of its former path, covered in crushed hardpack gravel designed for improved drainage and lasting access. A separate natural-surface dirt trail remains accessible along the east side of the I Street Bike Park for those preferring an unpaved route.

Wildfire Staging Area Established Near Morris Reservoir

The fenced area directly north of the Morris Reservoir will be maintained as a “Wildfire Mitigation Staging Area,” where Salt Lake City Fire and other fire agencies will store equipment and utilize the space as a heli-pad for wildfire fighting when necessary.

Bike Park Entrance Shifts East

The I Street Bike Park, which is formally managed by Salt Lake City Public Lands in partnership with a 100% volunteer-led maintenance team, has re-oriented its entrance to the east side. New water tanks, shade trees, and soil piles have been provided to park riders to rebuild or improve what was affected during the construction project.