Case Study
Zion Canyon Hot Springs Project
Project Info
Our team provided comprehensive civil engineering services for the development of Zion Canyon Hot Springs, collaborating closely with property owners and key regulatory agencies, including the Washington County Water Conservancy District, La Verkin City,
and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to ensure environmental protection—particularly safeguarding native fish habitats.
This complex project required extensive coordination, entitlement support, and design-build collaboration with the contractor to successfully deliver a high-functioning, environmentally responsible hot springs destination.
Scope of Services
- Base mapping and property boundary verification
- Property line adjustments and land swaps
- Road abandonment, dedication, and roadway widening
- Site grading for pools and parking areas
- Utility infrastructure design, including power distribution
- Pump system design for hot springs water conveyance and recirculation
- Advanced filtration systems to reduce sulfur compounds
- Full hot springs water distribution system design
A key feature of the project included engineering a system to pump geothermal water from its natural source and distribute it to more than 50 individual soaking pools. Each pool was designed with independent controls to regulate temperature and mineral content, ensuring both operational flexibility and an optimal guest experience.
The infrastructure also included engineered return systems to elevate water as needed, along with filtration solutions designed to reduce sulfur dioxide content while maintaining the natural mineral qualities of the springs.
Through strategic agency coordination, technical innovation, and close collaboration during construction, the project successfully balanced environmental stewardship with high-performance recreational design.
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