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Utah Valley Dispatch Special Service DistrictUtah Valley Dispatch Special Service DistrictSpanish Fork, Utah -
Valley Emergency Communications Center RemodelValley Emergency Communications Center RemodelWest Valley City, Utah
Layton City
Layton, Utah
August 2026
25,200 sf
Dedicated to improving public safety, Layton City partnered with Davis County and several local agencies to develop county-wide dispatch services by consolidating regional emergency communications. The project improves the infrastructure supporting emergency services, enhances community safety, and accommodates future growth.
Galloway and Schrader Group initiated the design process by reviewing the programmatic elements provided by Galloway and Layton City. Through a series of collaborative workshops with the City and project stakeholders, the team compiled a comprehensive list of necessary spaces, occupancy characteristics, and adjacency requirements. This thorough design development phase allowed adjustments based on a needs assessment, right-sizing, and refining the building’s gross area to 25,200 sf.
Various system options were explored to identify the best fit for the department’s needs, allowing for a well-defined layout of support spaces and wall types. A detailed risk assessment of the site and building elements also offered critical guidance on building systems and structural considerations, including defense measures and seismic design requirements.
The new facility features a state-of-the-art 911 emergency operations and communications center, including dispatch operations, a training center, and evidence storage facilities.
The two-story emergency operations center also features modern aesthetic materials, such as metal panels, providing a clean, contemporary appearance.
The site housed an existing building containing of essential communications equipment connected to an adjacent tower structure. The existing structure was demolished to prepare for the new facility. This process involved grading and filling certain areas of the site and removing a portion of the current parking lot.
Construction was in two significant phases. The first phase involved building an onsite modular facility to accommodate the equipment that the Utah Communications Authority required within the basement space. This phase was crucial, as it laid the foundation for the subsequent development of the main building.
