The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) Board has approved a business incentive to support A1 Lithium’s development in the Castle Country Project Area in Green River, bringing significant private investment and new employment opportunities to rural Utah. “We are marking a major milestone in establishing a reliable domestic lithium supply right here in Utah,” said Bruce Richardson, President of A1

Partnership with Washington City will support regional infrastructure, targeted industrial growth and high-quality job creation WASHINGTON CITY — The Utah Inland Port Authority Board has approved the Greater Washington Project Area, establishing a new partnership with Washington City to support strategic infrastructure investment and long-term economic diversification in southern Utah. The approximately 320-acre project area is centered on the Sunrise

PATRIOT RAIL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Project Will End Train Switching Movements in Downtown Poplar Grove and Reduce West Side Crossing Congestion  Salt Lake City, UT, July 17, 2026 – Today, the Utah Department of Transportation and Patriot Rail Company broke ground on a long-awaited $31 million interchange that will relocate train switching from the main East Yard of Patriot Rail’s Salt Lake, Garfield and Western Railway (SLGW) to a new West

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Inland Port Authority announced Wednesday an additional $2.5 million investment to support Great Salt Lake shoreline preservation and wetland conservation, bringing UIPA’s conservation funding to $5 million this year and $7.5 million total. The announcement marks the next step in UIPA’s continued broader effort to support responsible growth by investing directly in natural resource

Investment follows $2.5 million public safety allocation approved earlier this year A public safety investment approved earlier this year by the Utah Inland Port Authority and Salt Lake City will help fund 12 additional Salt Lake City police officers dedicated to serving the city’s west-side industrial and warehousing area. The officers are part of the $2.5 million public safety allocation

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), in partnership with Salt Lake City, has completed a comprehensive baseline study of the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ) and released Preferred Scenario Recommendations to guide future investment and policy decisions. The study evaluates existing conditions within UIPA’s jurisdictional land in northwest Salt Lake City, including transportation, environmental quality, economic opportunity and community health. It incorporates

Funding directs $2.5 million to public safety, $2.5 million to wetland conservation SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), in partnership with Salt Lake City, has approved the reallocation of $5 million to support public safety services and conservation efforts that protect the Great Salt Lake, marking a significant reinvestment in both community safety and environmental stewardship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 3, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Kaitlin Felsted UIPA, [email protected] Nancy VolmerSLC International Airport, [email protected] Berj AlexanianDelta Air Lines, Public [email protected] Located on the campus of Salt Lake City International Airport, Delta’s future 48,000-square-foot-cargo facility marks the airline’s continued investment and growth in Utah Delta Air Lines, in partnership with the Utah Inland Port Authority and Salt Lake City, will be investing up to

“More than anything, I’m excited to be a team player and support the important economic development work happening across the state,” said Representative Clancy. “I’m honored to collaborate and contribute to the Port Authority’s mission.”

“The battery energy storage system in the Northwest Quadrant would be significantly beneficial to the future growth of industry in the area,” said Ben Hart, executive director for UIPA. “And particularly those industries that are really power intensive and have a critical need for that consistent power delivery.” 

SALT LAKE CITY (August 14, 2025) – The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), in partnership with Salt Lake City, has launched a community survey to collect feedback from residents, workers, and businesses in the city’s Northwest Quadrant. The survey aims to capture local perspectives on transportation, air quality, economic opportunity, health, and infrastructure as part of a broader Baseline Study

“Iron County offers the right mix of infrastructure, workforce, and location,” said Hive Plastics owner Joe Brough. “The new inland port rail facilities in Iron Springs will give us long-term logistical advantages, especially as we scale up operations and rely more on bulk shipments.”