For this project, the west cache canal will be equipped with telemetry, control, and measuring devices installedat key points along the length of the canal

This federal Project Grant award of $4,105,000 from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation under the WaterSMART (Sustain and Manage America's Resources for Tomorrow) program (CFDA 15.507) will fund the design, construction, and start-up of control devices and a telemetry system for the West Cache Canal in Utah. The project will equip the canal with telemetry, control, and measuring devices at key points, replace manual spillway structures with automated gates, install cameras, and replace direct drives with energy-efficient VFDs at the Cornish Pump House. This will enable canal managers to efficiently and remotely control the rate of water flowing through the canal, improving water delivery infrastructure and efficiency. The award was made on Feb 3, 2025, with a planned ultimate completion date of Jun 30, 2026. The awardee, West Cache Irrigation Co, is a non-profit organization focused on water infrastructure management and irrigation system modernization in the Utah region.

The project will replace all existing manual spillway structureswith automated gates, install cameras at key points, and replace direct drives with energy efficient vfds at thecornish pump house. This will enable canal managers to control the rate of water flowing efficiently and remotelythrough the canal. This proposal includes funding the design, construction, and start-up of the control devicesand telemetry system.tracking