10-million-gallon water tank
A 10-million-gallon water tank under construction since January 2023, expected to finish in August 2025, with Heritage Park to be built on top.
- Where it stands
- Under construction
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Across from Orem Elementary
Every hearing and vote
January 12, 2021 · City Council
Ten-million-gallon water storage tank and utility bond (work session)
No action
Public Works Manager Chris Tschirki said Vineyard decided to build its own tank, so Orem will build one at the Community Park property, which has a conservation easement requiring the area be restored; the Public Works Advisory Commission approved the location. The cost, with a well and replacing a park pavilion, is targeted for bonding. Financial advisor Laura Lewis said the city would use about $17 million of cash to lower bond rates. The council generally favored the location and the bond process.
October 10, 2023 · City Council
Water tank construction tour (work session)
Discussed
Council members toured the 10-million-gallon water tank across from Orem Elementary. Capital Projects Manager Lane Gray said excavation began in January 2023, about 80,000 cubic yards were removed, and completion is expected in August 2025, after which Heritage Park will be built on top.