Site work for a water / sewer project in Salt Lake City, Utah. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The aeration system at Liberty Lake in Liberty Park is in disrepair and is often non-functional. As a result, the water quality may become quite poor, and the lake is intermittently closed for the safety and well-being of all park visitors. The more-stagnant-than-desired water and shallow depth also increases water temperature, increasing the likelihood, frequency, and intensity of algal blooms, which are hazardous and harmful to park users, dogs, and wildlife within the area. Repair of the aeration system, coupled with a complete dredging of the sediment at the bottom of Liberty Lake, will improve water quality of the lake, water quality of Red Butte Creek downstream of Liberty Park (and in turn the Jordan River), and improve user experience and the health of flora, fauna, and park visitors. It will also significantly reduce regular maintenance costs and obligations associated with regular failures and closures, and will reinvigorate recreational uses of the Lake, also contributing to economic success of the Liberty Park concessionaire and improving visitor experience. Replacement of the aeration system also includes upgrade of power infrastructure required for the new system. If replacement is delayed, the lake will likely continue to see unexpected closures, the maintenance burden will be high (often an all-hands-on-deck operation when the system fails), and water quality and user experience in and near Liberty Park may continue to suffer until dredging and system replacement has been completed. As of November 6, 2025, this project is included in the City's 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Further information regarding a design firm and timeline for construction has not yet been established. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.