Utah Port Board considers adoption of Black Gold Project area in Duchesne

The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) welcomes media representatives to attend the upcoming board meeting focused on the proposed adoption of the Black Gold Inland Port Project Area in Duchesne County and Roosevelt City.

Beginning at 1:00 p.m., the agenda will include consideration of the Black Gold Project Area Plan, a framework designed to support infrastructure coordination, freight efficiency, and long-term economic stability within the Uinta Basin.

Following board action, UIPA will host a brief presentation and panel discussion at approximately 3:00 p.m. to share details about the project, its economic impact, and its alignment with the community values of western Utah County.

Location:

Duchesne County Centennial Event Center

60 W 400 S St.

Duchesne, UT 84021

Virtual Access:

Watch live at: https://utah-gov.zoom.us/webin...

Participating in the panel discussion will be:

Scott Wolford, Vice President of Business Development, Utah Inland Port Authority

Mayor Deborah Herron, Duchesne City

Conner Haus, Intergovernmental Relations — Office of Senator Mike Kennedy

Lori Haslem, Outreach Manager, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development

Media are encouraged to attend the full board meeting or join for the panel at approximately 3:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Kaitlin Felsted at [email protected] or 801-837-8997 to coordinate interview requests and on-site logistics.