The Spanish Fork Inland Port hasn't been approved yet. It's already drawing critics

When the Utah Inland Port was first proposed, the focus was on developing a commercial trade hub in Salt Lake City. Now, the port authority's board...

May 12, 2023
6:00 AM

When the Utah Inland Port was first proposed, the focus was on developing a commercial trade hub in Salt Lake City. Now, the port authority's board is weighing the possibility of expanding statewide and creating satellite ports in places like Spanish Fork. According to a draft plan , the proposed Spanish Fork project 'is envisioned to be a 2,200-acre industrial park with approximately 10 million square feet of new industrial facilities.' The area is close to Utah Lake and contains some wetlands.

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