Contruction approved for Salt Creek Elementary in Tremonton

The Box Elder School Board gave its approval at a Wednesday meeting to build a new elementary school, Salt Creek, in Tremonton. The vote on that construction project was unanimous. The project is priced at about $35.1 million, which the article says is roughly $3 million below what was budgeted. During discussion, it was noted that local firms won most of the bids. If the timeline holds, the 18-month build would wrap up in time for the 2028-29 school year.

The board also approved work at Bear River High School that combines two pieces: more parking and moving the softball field. The district's business administrator presented both items together. Tarkett Sports, a company under state contract, would design and install the relocated field south of the Natatorium. The article says the move would make the Natatorium's athlete lockers easier to reach, allow year-round use of the fields, and free up room for parking.

New parking would go on open grass beyond the baseball and football areas. The article says this would ease event congestion and give buses another spot for drop-offs and pick-ups, which supporters link to student safety. Board member Karen Cronin voted against the high school item, arguing that land to the north should be used to save money. The item still passed. Construction is ideally expected to start later this month, and the next board meeting is Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m.