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Utah Inland Port Authority votes to adopt West Weber project area plan
SALT LAKE CITY — Development of an inland port in the West Weber corridor near the Great Salt Lake is officially moving forward. The Utah Inland Port Authority voted Monday during a board meeting at the Utah State Capitol to adopt a plan that will see a project area of approximately 9,000 acres in Weber County designated for the creation of an inland port. It will be the ninth satellite port area in the state. Opponents have argued that development of the sparsely-populated area will negatively impact area wetlands and wildlife, as well as air quality throughout the region. ...