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Lyndy Lovelady

Oct 23

Now open – Sandy City Fire Station #31, Sandy, UT

By Completed Project, News and Updates

 

On October 11, 2025, Sandy City celebrated the grand opening of its new Fire Station No. 31 with a ribbon cutting, bell ringing, and a community pancake breakfast! This new deluxe, modern, two-level 30,391-square-foot facility located at 239 West off Monroe Street (9270 S.) was designed to serve as a home base for the city’s dedicated firefighters including training classrooms, living quarters for 14, 5 apparatus and ambulance bays, and parking, all for supporting faster response times, enhanced training, and future Sandy City community growth.

In collaboration with ajc architects, Meridian Engineering provided comprehensive site design and civil engineering services including topographic survey, utility extensions, grading and drainage plans, stormwater management, roadway extensions, and construction period services. Every design element was developed to ensure reliable infrastructure and seamless operations for emergency response.

We’re honored to have contributed to a project that supports those who serve and protect our community every day. Congratulations to Sandy City Fire Department and all who made this station a reality!

🎥 Watch the Grand Opening celebration: Instagram

Sep 25

Meridian surveys at new heights in Parleys Canyon, Utah

By News and Updates, Project Progress

Meridian Engineering’s field crews recently headed into the steep slopes of Parleys Canyon to perform surveying services along the I-80 corridor for UDOT Region 2. Covering approximately milepost 129.85 to 131.1, the work supports boundary analysis and a forthcoming Record of Survey (ROS) for the I-80 right-of-way, including evaluation of adjoining landowner parcels such as the gravel pit area.

This preliminary effort is essential for defining the ROW corridor, analyzing crossing agreements, and determining controlled access in preparation for potential future infrastructure improvements.

Meridian’s scope includes: Searching for and observing Public Land Survey System monumentation and right-of-way marker monuments, Surveying deed-controlling evidence, and Constructing up to 20 new ROW markers along the corridor to perpetuate the I-80 alignment.

Crews navigated rugged canyon slopes, dense brush, and rocky terrain billy-goating through the landscape to complete the work. Along the way, they encountered both the challenges of steep cliffs and the rewards of scenic canyon features, including a waterfall.

The final phase will involve analyzing the ROW corridor of I-80 in conjunction with adjoining land records to prepare the official Record of Survey. The ROS will undergo UDOT QA/QC review before being filed with the Salt Lake County Surveyor’s Office, in accordance with Utah State Code 17-23-17.

Sep 10

Meridian Engineering Completes Fuel Station for Canyons School District

By Completed Project, News and Updates

 

Meridian Engineering is happy to announce the completion of the fuel station for Canyons School District’s Transportation facilities located at 150 East 9300 South, Sandy, Utah. This project was designed with a focus on efficiency, safety, and long-term reliability to support the district’s transportation operations.

While working closely with CORE Architecture and the Canyons School District, Meridian provided a comprehensive site design that included topographic surveying, demolition of underground tanks, and layout and grading for two new 12,000-gallon above-ground tanks. The design also incorporated fueling lanes to accommodate large vehicles, expand bus stalls and parking, new retention basin, and storm drain and piping improvements. Careful attention to grading, drainage, and erosion control ensured the facility will operate effectively in all conditions.

Beyond design, Meridian provided construction-period services, to maintain conformance with approved plans and specifications. From bid support through site visits and final punch lists, our team ensured the project was delivered with precision and quality to fuel forward employees and bus services transportation infrastructure for the district.

Jul 29

USDC Comprehensive Medical and Therapies Building – Now Open!

By Completed Project, News and Updates


We’re excited to share the completion of the new Utah State Developmental Center (USDC) Comprehensive Medical and Therapies Building—a state-of-the-art, sustainable facility built to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This 64,000-square-foot building consolidates a wide range of essential services under one roof, streamlining care for the 155 residents who live on campus. Operated by USDC, this facility is in American Fork at 2895 North 900 East replacing three aged buildings that were demolished.

Designed by Jacoby Architects and constructed by Layton Construction, the facility features spaces for physical, occupational, speech, and autism therapies, a medical clinic, and an ADA-compliant therapy pool. Additionally, a unique gift shop showcases handmade items created by residents, helping connect the community to their creativity.


As part of the design team, Meridian Engineering provided topographic survey and civil engineering for drainage and accessible grading plans, utility plans including water and sewer, and site hydraulic analysis along with design for on-site storm water retention basins, accessible ADA pathways within xeriscape art gardens. Construction period services and storm water pollution prevention plans were also included in the civil design scope.

We’re honored to be part of the design team of a facility that blends accessibility, healing, and sustainability—all while serving a vital population in our state.

Jun 25

Dedicated June 8, 2025…. Syracuse Temple is open!

By Completed Project, News and Updates

This 88,000-square-foot three-story temple development on a 12-acre site provides a sacred place for its members within the growing area of Davis County, Utah. Sited at 1025 South 2500 West, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has its reputation for providing temple environments consisting of serenity and opulence indoors while surrounded by walkable garden plazas and accessible parking outside.

 

As part of the design team working with Architectural Nexus, Meridian supported the project with comprehensive civil engineering services, including supplemental topographic surveys, easement coordination, utility master planning, and the design of irrigation, drainage, and grading systems. Our civil design team also prepared plans for 450 parking stalls, roadway access, and walkable plaza areas, while coordinating with the City on permits and off-site improvements to 2500 West and the subsurface land drain system connecting to city facilities as required to support the new building and landscaped areas. Meridian also provided construction staking while working with Wadman Corporation and Green Construction during its construction phase. Our team is ecstatic to see this temple’s completion.