12/16/2025
https://youtu.be/0PPe5NUM774?si=OiBicarifyNI1FAt
Public Works: A Kid's Perspective
Public Works: A Kid's Perspective shares how children see the everyday heroes who keep our cities safe, clean, and thriving. From building parks to repairing...
08/07/2025
This interactive luncheon, organized by the APWA Central Branch, provides roadway designers, installers, and maintenance supervisors with essential guidance on culvert installation using rigid and flexible pipe systems. Trevor McDonald with the Mountain States Concrete Pipe Association will lead the presentation, covering the critical roles culverts play, key differences in materials, and best practices for trench preparation, bedding, jointing, and backfilling. The session also addresses national ASTM standards, inspection methods, and cost-effective repair strategies. Real-world examples and practical tips will help ensure long-term performance and resilience of highway drainage infrastructure.
Register Here: https://utah.apwa.org/event/buried-gravity-pipes-design-installation-and-inspection-best-practices/
07/29/2025
Come explore the inner workings of West Jordan’s newest water tank during this APWA Lunch & Learn event! This guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative design and vital role the tank plays in delivering clean, reliable water to the community. Whether you're a public works professional or simply curious about local infrastructure, this is a unique opportunity to see how your water system operates from the inside out. Lunch will be provided.
Register here: https://utah.apwa.org/event/west-jordan-water-tank-tour/
06/09/2025
PROVO WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY GRAND OPENING
Come celebrate the grand opening of Provo’s new Water Reclamation Facility! Enjoy tours, food, fun activities, and entertainment for all ages.
It’s free and open to the public- don’t miss it!
Saturday, June 21, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flush-fest-tickets-1375098740349?aff=oddtdtcreator
05/29/2025
Staker Parson Materials & Construction, Utah Chapter APWA, and UAPA are teaming up to say THANK YOU to the amazing Public Works professionals who keep our communities running safely and smoothly.
Come enjoy a FREE BBQ lunch with hamburgers and hotdogs as a small token of our appreciation! Please register here-
https://members.utahasphalt.org/ap/Events/Register/eZF7aaNtYCWCq
05/07/2025
Next Week is Public Works Week! Sign Up Now and Bring a Friend!
02/10/2025
We’re excited to welcome Josh Prettyman from Horrocks as our guest speaker to share insights on flood management. Flooding has been significant in the last several years, and protecting channels has been more important than ever. Josh will present on how to design, review, and construct effective channel lining particularly focused on riprap. This event will be offered both in person and virtually.
utah.apwa.org/event/
08/21/2024
I visited Las Vegas to break ground on the new Maryland Parkway bus rapid transit route. This new transit line is going to better connect people to their jobs, doctor’s appointments, school, shopping, and more. https://youtu.be/d4GLjfsuWEE