Summit County Acquires Highland Flat Parcel to Preserve Open Space, Expand Community Use

Summit County acquires Highland Flat parcel to preserve open space, expand community use

Summit County has completed the acquisition of the Highland Flat parcel (Tax Parcel SS-32-B), a 25-acre property located at the U.S. 40/Interstate 80 gateway. The county said the purchase reflects its ongoing commitment to preserving open space, protecting the area’s rural character and ensuring long-term public benefit for residents. The acquisition was made possible through the county’s voter-approved general obligation bond program, which all…

Summit County buys contested Highland Flat parcel at key I-80 / US 40 gateway

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Summit County has completed the purchase of the 25-acre Highland Flat parcel at the US Hwy 40 / I-80 gateway, securing part of one of the area’s most contested pieces of open land and steering it away from the dense development that drew fierce opposition five years ago. Announced June 4, the acquisition of the property, identified as Tax Parcel SS-32-B, was funded through the county’s voter-approved General Obligation bond…