Sandy City Public Works Comlex

The City of Sandy has experienced substantial residential and business growth over the last two decades, resulting in increased demand for public services. It has been determined that its outdated facilities are insufficient to handle this demand. Then, in 2017, a four‑alarm fire burned down more than half of the Sandy Public Works building and fleet.

Galloway was engaged to provide a needs assessment and master plan, architectural design, interior design, and landscape architecture services for the phased project. The goal of the project was to right-size the facility for staff, equipment, and operations, and rebuild the facilities affected by the fire, allowing for future growth. The project was split into two main phases:

• Phase One was to replace the administration office, which had been destroyed by fire. The material selections were intended to convey cost-effective solutions, while creating a unique brand that required minimal long‑term maintenance.
• Phase Two A replaced the fuel island to update the equipment to current technologies.
• Phase Two B replaced the smoke-damaged fleet maintenance garage and maintenance office spaces. The City selected tilt-up construction to maximize the cost per square foot.
• Phase Two C will involve designing an indoor vehicle storage for sensitive equipment, replacing the sign shop, constructing storage bins for bulk material, creating a structure to house a brine system and storage, and adjusting the grading to maximize site circulation.

Sandy City has funded a portion of this project to manage stormwater quality. The City’s investment to mitigate the impact of local pollution from the Jordan River, located west of the site, will have a lasting effect and create a healthier environment surrounding the river. The project is based on low-impact design principles and tilt-up construction for some of the structures.