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Union Bench Canal Corridor Study

Orem City

Summary

The city is studying what to do with the abandoned Union Bench and Provo Bench canals that run through neighborhoods. Residents adjacent to the corridor are concerned about property rights, privacy, liability, and whether a public trail makes sense.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 25, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Grant-funded study currently underway; future capital costs for any corridor improvements remain undetermined.

✅Who benefits

Property owners along the canal corridor, residents seeking recreational trails, and the city as a whole by clarifying infrastructure and drainage responsibilities.

⚠️Who could be affected

Adjacent property owners facing potential privacy and security concerns if a trail or public access is eventually established.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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