Wasatch Plunge Warm Springs Building Stabilization
MOCA Services served as Owner’s Representative to Salt Lake City for the stabilization and repair of the historic Wasatch Springs Plunge. Built in 1921 as an early municipal recreational facility, the 42,000-square-foot bathhouse sustained structural damage during the March 2020 earthquake. An aging exterior envelope and roofing system also contributed to ongoing water infiltration, extensive interior damage, mold contamination, and exterior deterioration.
The $8.3 million project included a new insulated roofing system, structural improvements, interior abatement and cleaning, and selective historic renovation, preservation, and restoration. The MOCA Services team coordinated the design and construction process, including reviews by the Salt Lake City Historic Landmark Commission and the City’s insurance provider. Through careful coordination and oversight, the project preserved the building’s historic character while improving its structural stability and long-term performance.
The facilities include a pump station building with two 900-gallon-per-minute pumps, a GST to feed the system, electrical supply, standby power generation, and integrated instrumentation and controls (I&C) with radio communications. All systems will be housed in a split-faced masonry structure.
MOCA Services evaluated alternatives for the planned GST and provided guidance on criteria and timing for a future elevated storage tank (EST). The team also prepared a detailed cost estimate incorporating inflation, tariff impacts, reduced productivity assumptions, local equipment rates, and escalation. Contingency and supervision and overhead factors were also included to support competitive bidding and cost clarity.
This project demonstrates how disciplined cost engineering and infrastructure planning can support reliable utility delivery in growing communities.
