The Northwest Quadrant: Over 20,000 acres of vacant land, the future home of our state prison, a recently inked Amazon deal and the much-debated Inland Port. All of this and more, neighboring our multibillion-dollar International Airport expansion, minutes from our state Capitol and downtown Salt Lake City.
Utah’s current growth, expanding at a rapid pace, provides endless opportunities for Salt Lake City’s future and the Northwest Quadrant. However, there is a decadeslong issue bubbling under the surface that can dash the grand visions of growth and development of the Northwest Quadrant. The decades-old issue is water.
The governor recognized its importance and urgency when he appointed his multimember water task force.