NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: CIB PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION - Revision 3
General Information
- Government Type
- Special Service District
- Entity
- Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency
- Entity Website
- https://www.grandwatersewerut.gov/about
- Public Body
- GWSSA Board of Directors
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: CIB PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice
- Event Start Date & Time
- June 17, 2026 07:15 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- June 17, 2026 07:30 PM
- Description/Agenda
- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF CIB PLANNING GRANT APPLICATION: FOR FUTURE UTILITY SERVICES AT THE UMTRA MILL SITE AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES June 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM at the Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency Office 3025 E. Spanish Trail Road, Moab, UT 84532 The purpose of the public hearing is to explain the CIB Planning Grant Application to evaluate water and wastewater treatment facilities to serve properties North of the Colorado River. The study would evaluate and develop scalable regional wastewater treatment and culinary water systems at the UMTRA property to support future public facilities, tourism infrastructure, National Park operations, employee housing, adjacent private development, and future regional growth. Improvements may include modular wastewater treatment capacity, metered septage receiving for pumped vault and pit toilet waste from throughout Arches National Park, long-term sewer and culinary water system expansion capabilities, and development of sustainable water supplies through groundwater wells or treated Colorado River water. The project is intended to improve environmental management, create reliable utility infrastructure, provide system redundancy and resiliency, and support coordinated long-term economic development and infrastructure planning for the region. The public is invited to attend and be heard. Written Comments can be sent to: GWSSA Public Hearing Comments 3025 E. Spanish Trail Road, Moab, UT 84532 DATED: 5/28/2026 This meeting will comply with Title 52, Chapter 4, Open and Public Meetings Act. This meeting will coincide with our regularly scheduled GWSSA Operating Committee Meeting.
- Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
- Those with special needs requests wishing to attend this meeting are encouraged to contact the Agency. Specific accommodations necessary to allow participation of disabled persons will be provided to the maximum extent possible. Requests, or any questions or comments can be communicated to: (435) 259-8121
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- One or more members of the GWSSA board of Trustees may participate electronically or telephonically pursuant to UCA 52-4-7.8.
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
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3025 E. Spanish Trail RD
Moab, UT 84532
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- Benjamin Musselman
- Contact Email
- ben@grandwatersewerut.gov
- Contact Phone
- 435-259-8121
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- May 28, 2026 12:49 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- June 11, 2026 10:04 AM
Board/Committee Contacts
| Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Helfenbein | khelfenbein@grandwatersewerut.gov | (435)210-1595 |
| Dale Weiss | dweiss@grandwatersewerut.gov | (435)220-1400 |
| Brian Backus | bbackus@grandwatersewerut.gov | (435)259-2558 |
| Mike Holyoak | mholyoak@grandwatersewerut.gov | (435)259-6812 |
| Gary Wilson | gwilson@grandwatersewerut.gov | (435)259-8240 |
| Don Hamilton | N/A | (435)259-8121 |
| Rick Thompson | rthompson@grandwatersewerut.gov | (435)260-2718 |
| Rani Derasary | rderasary@grandwatersewerut.gov | 435-210-1647 |
| Ben Wilson | bwilson@grandwatersewerut.gov | 435-260-2044 |
| Steve Getz | sgetz@grandwatersewerut.gov | 702-379-1031 |
| Kevin Clyde | kclyde@grandwatersewerut.gov | (435) 210-1111 |
| Brian Martinez | bmartinez@grandcountyutah.net | N/A |
| Preston Paxman | ppaxman@grandwatersewerut.gov | (435) 260 - 2129 |
| Miles Loftin | mloftin@moabcity.gov | N/A |